HoneyPress vs Shopwell
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Shopwell leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #272, ahead of HoneyPress at #1,874. Over the last 7 days Shopwell slipped 11 places and HoneyPress climbed 7 places. Shopwell has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 1K+ active installs against 800+ for HoneyPress. Downloads this week: Shopwell 110 and HoneyPress 97. Ratings: HoneyPress 4.1★ from 12 and Shopwell 4.5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | HoneyPress | Shopwell |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,874 ▲ 7 | #272 ▼ 11 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 97 | 110 |
| Rating | 4.1★ (12) | 4.5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 15, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.5.4 | 1.0.19 |
| Best rank on record | #1,765 | #234 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2019 | Apr 2025 |
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, HoneyPress or Shopwell?
By active installs, Shopwell: 1K+ sites run it against 800+ for HoneyPress, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, HoneyPress or Shopwell?
Shopwell, at #272 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with HoneyPress at #1,874. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is HoneyPress a block theme or a classic theme? And Shopwell?
HoneyPress is a classic theme, Shopwell 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.