Orchid Store vs Rara eCommerce
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Orchid Store leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #285, ahead of Rara eCommerce at #4,136. Over the last 7 days Orchid Store held its place and Rara eCommerce slipped 18 places. Orchid Store has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 5K+ active installs against 200+ for Rara eCommerce. Downloads this week: Orchid Store 150 and Rara eCommerce 80.
| Metric | Orchid Store | Rara eCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #285 ▬ | #4,136 ▼ 18 |
| Active installs | 5K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 150 | 80 |
| Rating | 5★ (17) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 16, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.17 | 1.0.9 |
| Best rank on record | #275 | #3,704 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2019 | Feb 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, Orchid Store or Rara eCommerce?
By active installs, Orchid Store: 5K+ sites run it against 200+ for Rara eCommerce, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Orchid Store or Rara eCommerce?
Orchid Store, at #285 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Rara eCommerce at #4,136. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Orchid Store a block theme or a classic theme? And Rara eCommerce?
Orchid Store is a classic theme, Rara eCommerce 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.