Pawfect vs Shopwell
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Shopwell leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #267, ahead of Pawfect at #2,772. Over the last 7 days Shopwell climbed 1 place and Pawfect slipped 13 places. Shopwell has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 1K+ active installs against 40+ for Pawfect. Downloads this week: Shopwell 118 and Pawfect 36. Ratings: Pawfect 5★ from 1 and Shopwell 4.5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Pawfect | Shopwell |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,772 ▼ 13 | #267 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 36 | 118 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 4.5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 26, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0 | 1.0.19 |
| Best rank on record | #2,349 | #234 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | Apr 2025 |
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, Pawfect or Shopwell?
By active installs, Shopwell: 1K+ sites run it against 40+ for Pawfect, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Pawfect or Shopwell?
Shopwell, at #267 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Pawfect at #2,772. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Pawfect a block theme or a classic theme? And Shopwell?
Pawfect is a classic theme, Shopwell 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.