NexCraft vs Shopient
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Shopient leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,030, ahead of NexCraft at #4,495. Over the last 7 days Shopient slipped 3 places and NexCraft slipped 23 places. Shopient has the largest install base, roughly 13× the next: 900+ active installs against 70+ for NexCraft. Downloads this week: Shopient 90 and NexCraft 16. Ratings: NexCraft 4★ from 4 and Shopient 3★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | NexCraft | Shopient |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,495 ▼ 23 | #1,030 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 16 | 90 |
| Rating | 4★ (4) | 3★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 15.4 | 28.4 |
| Best rank on record | #3,773 | #1,024 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2024 | Dec 2022 |
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, NexCraft or Shopient?
By active installs, Shopient: 900+ sites run it against 70+ for NexCraft, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NexCraft or Shopient?
Shopient, at #1,030 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with NexCraft at #4,495. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is NexCraft a block theme or a classic theme? And Shopient?
NexCraft is a classic theme, Shopient 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.