Lawman vs Optical Store
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Optical Store leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #824, ahead of Lawman at #5,140. Over the last 7 days Optical Store climbed 106 places and Lawman climbed 17 places. Lawman has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for Optical Store. Downloads this week: Lawman 15 and Optical Store 15.
| Metric | Lawman | Optical Store |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,140 ▲ 17 | #824 ▲ 106 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 15 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 12, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.1 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #4,884 | #769 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2020 | May 2026 |
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, Lawman or Optical Store?
By active installs, Lawman: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for Optical Store, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Lawman or Optical Store?
Optical Store, at #824 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Lawman at #5,140. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Lawman a block theme or a classic theme? And Optical Store?
Lawman is a classic theme, Optical Store 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.