Prakata vs Shopient
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Shopient leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,027, ahead of Prakata at #2,636. Over the last 7 days Shopient slipped 1 place and Prakata slipped 59 places. Shopient has the largest install base, roughly 90× the next: 900+ active installs against 10+ for Prakata. Downloads this week: Shopient 90 and Prakata 8.
| Metric | Prakata | Shopient |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,636 ▼ 59 | #1,027 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 90 |
| Rating | no ratings | 3★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 28.4 |
| Best rank on record | #2,142 | #1,024 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Dec 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, Prakata or Shopient?
By active installs, Shopient: 900+ sites run it against 10+ for Prakata, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Prakata or Shopient?
Shopient, at #1,027 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Prakata at #2,636. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Prakata a block theme or a classic theme? And Shopient?
Prakata is a classic theme, Shopient 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.