HitMag vs Popularis eCommerce
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
HitMag leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #228, ahead of Popularis eCommerce at #460. Over the last 7 days HitMag slipped 4 places and Popularis eCommerce slipped 9 places. HitMag has the largest install base, roughly 8× the next: 8K+ active installs against 1K+ for Popularis eCommerce. Downloads this week: HitMag 238 and Popularis eCommerce 36.
| Metric | HitMag | Popularis eCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #228 ▼ 4 | #460 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 238 | 36 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (23) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 14, 2026 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.4.5 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #224 | #23 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 584 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2017 | Aug 2024 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, HitMag or Popularis eCommerce?
By active installs, HitMag: 8K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Popularis eCommerce, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, HitMag or Popularis eCommerce?
HitMag, at #228 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Popularis eCommerce at #460. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is HitMag a block theme or a classic theme? And Popularis eCommerce?
HitMag is a classic theme, Popularis eCommerce is a classic theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.