North Shore vs Travel Monster
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Travel Monster leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #187, ahead of North Shore at #1,320. Over the last 7 days Travel Monster climbed 1 place and North Shore slipped 8 places. Travel Monster has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 4K+ active installs against 1K+ for North Shore. Downloads this week: Travel Monster 161 and North Shore 31.
| Metric | North Shore | Travel Monster |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,320 ▼ 8 | #187 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 31 | 161 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (5) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 26, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.44 | 1.3.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,305 | #182 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2018 | Jan 2023 |
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 Travel Monster?
By active installs, Travel Monster: 4K+ sites run it against 1K+ for North Shore, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, North Shore or Travel Monster?
Travel Monster, at #187 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with North Shore at #1,320. 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 Travel Monster?
North Shore is a classic theme, Travel Monster 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.