LMS Academic vs ShopZone
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
ShopZone leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #119, ahead of LMS Academic at #7,019. Over the last 7 days ShopZone slipped 10 places and LMS Academic slipped 10 places. ShopZone has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 400+ active installs against 80+ for LMS Academic. Downloads this week: ShopZone 242 and LMS Academic 14.
| Metric | LMS Academic | ShopZone |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,019 ▼ 10 | #119 ▼ 10 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 242 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 10, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.17 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #6,500 | #67 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2020 | Jul 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, LMS Academic or ShopZone?
By active installs, ShopZone: 400+ sites run it against 80+ for LMS Academic, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, LMS Academic or ShopZone?
ShopZone, at #119 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with LMS Academic at #7,019. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is LMS Academic a block theme or a classic theme? And ShopZone?
LMS Academic is a classic theme, ShopZone 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.