Pen vs Watch Store Shop
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Pen leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #742, ahead of Watch Store Shop at #3,836. Over the last 7 days Pen slipped 6 places and Watch Store Shop slipped 38 places. Pen has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 2K+ active installs against 40+ for Watch Store Shop. Downloads this week: Pen 58 and Watch Store Shop 15.
| Metric | Pen | Watch Store Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #742 ▼ 6 | #3,836 ▼ 38 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 58 | 15 |
| Rating | 5★ (49) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 3, 2025 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.8 | 1.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #713 | #2,794 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2019 | Jan 2026 |
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, Pen or Watch Store Shop?
By active installs, Pen: 2K+ sites run it against 40+ for Watch Store Shop, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Pen or Watch Store Shop?
Pen, at #742 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Watch Store Shop at #3,836. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Pen a block theme or a classic theme? And Watch Store Shop?
Pen is a classic theme, Watch Store Shop 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.