Magnum Store vs Pen
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Pen leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #737, ahead of Magnum Store at #8,028. Over the last 7 days Pen slipped 7 places and Magnum Store slipped 12 places. Pen has the largest install base, roughly 200× the next: 2K+ active installs against 10+ for Magnum Store. Downloads this week: Pen 56 and Magnum Store 7.
| Metric | Magnum Store | Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,028 ▼ 12 | #737 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 56 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (49) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Nov 5, 2024 | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.4.8 |
| Best rank on record | #7,470 | #713 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2024 | May 2019 |
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, Magnum Store or Pen?
By active installs, Pen: 2K+ sites run it against 10+ for Magnum Store, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Magnum Store or Pen?
Pen, at #737 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Magnum Store at #8,028. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Magnum Store a block theme or a classic theme? And Pen?
Magnum Store is a classic theme, Pen 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.