Moina Lite vs The8 Shop Dark
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
The8 Shop Dark leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #218, ahead of Moina Lite at #6,221. Over the last 7 days The8 Shop Dark slipped 6 places and Moina Lite slipped 7 places. The8 Shop Dark has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 400+ active installs against 80+ for Moina Lite. Downloads this week: The8 Shop Dark 201 and Moina Lite 7.
| Metric | Moina Lite | The8 Shop Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,221 ▼ 7 | #218 ▼ 6 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 201 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 26, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.0 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #5,942 | #151 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2022 | 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, Moina Lite or The8 Shop Dark?
By active installs, The8 Shop Dark: 400+ sites run it against 80+ for Moina Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Moina Lite or The8 Shop Dark?
The8 Shop Dark, at #218 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Moina Lite at #6,221. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Moina Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And The8 Shop Dark?
Moina Lite is a classic theme, The8 Shop Dark 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.