Multipurpose for Elementor 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 #177, ahead of Multipurpose for Elementor at #742. Over the last 7 days Shapely slipped 3 places and Multipurpose for Elementor slipped 79 places. Shapely has the largest install base, roughly 333× the next: 10K+ active installs against 30+ for Multipurpose for Elementor. Downloads this week: Shapely 653 and Multipurpose for Elementor 64.
| Metric | Multipurpose for Elementor | Shapely |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #742 ▼ 79 | #177 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 64 | 653 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.6★ (67) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 10, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0 | 1.3.7 |
| Best rank on record | #503 | #170 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | 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, Multipurpose for Elementor or Shapely?
By active installs, Shapely: 10K+ sites run it against 30+ for Multipurpose for Elementor, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Multipurpose for Elementor or Shapely?
Shapely, at #177 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Multipurpose for Elementor at #742. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Multipurpose for Elementor a block theme or a classic theme? And Shapely?
Multipurpose for Elementor 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.