Prespa vs Top 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
Prespa leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #74, ahead of Top Store at #742. Over the last 7 days Prespa climbed 1 place and Top Store climbed 3 places. Prespa has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 8K+ active installs against 2K+ for Top Store. Downloads this week: Prespa 1,295 and Top Store 148. Ratings: Prespa 5★ from 9 and Top Store 4.6★ from 18 reviews.
| Metric | Prespa | Top Store |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #74 ▲ 1 | #742 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,295 | 148 |
| Rating | 5★ (9) | 4.6★ (18) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 13, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.7.9 | 1.7.3 |
| Best rank on record | #65 | #722 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2023 | Aug 2020 |
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, Prespa or Top Store?
By active installs, Prespa: 8K+ sites run it against 2K+ for Top Store, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Prespa or Top Store?
Prespa, at #74 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Top Store at #742. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Prespa a block theme or a classic theme? And Top Store?
Prespa is a classic theme, Top 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.