LIQUID vs Shapely
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Shapely leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #176, ahead of LIQUID at #2,225. Over the last 7 days Shapely slipped 3 places and LIQUID slipped 3 places. Shapely has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 10K+ active installs against 1K+ for LIQUID. Downloads this week: Shapely 936 and LIQUID 74. Ratings: LIQUID 5★ from 1 and Shapely 4.6★ from 67 reviews.
| Metric | LIQUID | Shapely |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,225 ▼ 3 | #176 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 74 | 936 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 4.6★ (67) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 29, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.7 | 1.3.7 |
| Best rank on record | #2,207 | #170 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2016 | Feb 2017 |
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, LIQUID or Shapely?
By active installs, Shapely: 10K+ sites run it against 1K+ for LIQUID, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, LIQUID or Shapely?
Shapely, at #176 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with LIQUID at #2,225. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is LIQUID a block theme or a classic theme? And Shapely?
LIQUID is a classic theme, Shapely 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.