Neve vs Pet Shop
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Neve leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #16, ahead of Pet Shop at #6,338. Over the last 7 days Neve held its place and Pet Shop slipped 12 places. Neve has the largest install base, roughly 5000× the next: 200K+ active installs against 40+ for Pet Shop. Downloads this week: Neve 41,639 and Pet Shop 38.
| Metric | Neve | Pet Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #16 ▬ | #6,338 ▼ 12 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 41,639 | 38 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (1,283) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 22, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.2.17 | 2.5.9 |
| Best rank on record | #12 | #5,817 |
| Days in the top 50 | 763 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2018 | Apr 2024 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 4 | 0 |
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, Neve or Pet Shop?
By active installs, Neve: 200K+ sites run it against 40+ for Pet Shop, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Neve or Pet Shop?
Neve, at #16 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Pet Shop at #6,338. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Neve a block theme or a classic theme? And Pet Shop?
Neve is a classic theme, Pet Shop 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.