North Shore vs Renden X
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
North Shore leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,319, ahead of Renden X at #8,069. Over the last 7 days North Shore slipped 12 places and Renden X slipped 13 places. North Shore has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 1K+ active installs against 50+ for Renden X. Downloads this week: North Shore 47 and Renden X 7.
| Metric | North Shore | Renden X |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,319 ▼ 12 | #8,069 ▼ 13 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 47 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 26, 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.44 | 1.0.15 |
| Best rank on record | #1,302 | #7,817 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2018 | Dec 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, North Shore or Renden X?
By active installs, North Shore: 1K+ sites run it against 50+ for Renden X, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, North Shore or Renden X?
North Shore, at #1,319 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Renden X at #8,069. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is North Shore a block theme or a classic theme? And Renden X?
North Shore is a classic theme, Renden X 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.