Open Shop vs Prespa
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Prespa leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #75, ahead of Open Shop at #1,417. Over the last 7 days Prespa held its place and Open Shop slipped 16 places. Prespa has the largest install base, roughly 8× the next: 8K+ active installs against 1K+ for Open Shop. Downloads this week: Prespa 1,282 and Open Shop 32. Ratings: Open Shop 4.9★ from 16 and Prespa 5★ from 9 reviews.
| Metric | Open Shop | Prespa |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,417 ▼ 16 | #75 ▬ |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 32 | 1,282 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (16) | 5★ (9) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 22, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.7.5 | 1.7.9 |
| Best rank on record | #1,315 | #65 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2020 | Oct 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, Open Shop or Prespa?
By active installs, Prespa: 8K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Open Shop, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Open Shop or Prespa?
Prespa, at #75 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Open Shop at #1,417. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Open Shop a block theme or a classic theme? And Prespa?
Open Shop is a classic theme, Prespa 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.