Posterity vs The9 Shop Store
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
The9 Shop Store leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #437, ahead of Posterity at #664. Over the last 7 days The9 Shop Store climbed 8 places and Posterity climbed 11 places. Posterity has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 2K+ active installs against 400+ for The9 Shop Store. Downloads this week: Posterity 153 and The9 Shop Store 88.
| Metric | Posterity | The9 Shop Store |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #664 ▲ 11 | #437 ▲ 8 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 153 | 88 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (9) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 8, 2026 | May 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.8 | 1.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #659 | #291 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2020 | Dec 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 The9 Shop Store?
By active installs, Posterity: 2K+ sites run it against 400+ for The9 Shop Store, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Posterity or The9 Shop Store?
The9 Shop Store, at #437 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 The9 Shop Store?
Posterity is a classic theme, The9 Shop Store 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.