Posterity 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 Posterity at #664. Over the last 7 days Shopwell climbed 1 place and Posterity climbed 11 places. Posterity has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 2K+ active installs against 1K+ for Shopwell. Downloads this week: Posterity 153 and Shopwell 118. Ratings: Posterity 4.9★ from 9 and Shopwell 4.5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Posterity | Shopwell |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #664 ▲ 11 | #267 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 153 | 118 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (9) | 4.5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 8, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.8 | 1.0.19 |
| Best rank on record | #659 | #234 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2020 | 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, Posterity or Shopwell?
By active installs, Posterity: 2K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Shopwell, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Posterity or Shopwell?
Shopwell, at #267 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Posterity at #664. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Posterity a block theme or a classic theme? And Shopwell?
Posterity 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.