Promos vs Shutter Up
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Promos leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,534, ahead of Shutter Up at #3,906. Over the last 7 days Promos climbed 4 places and Shutter Up held its place. Promos has the largest install base, roughly 2.7× the next: 800+ active installs against 300+ for Shutter Up. Downloads this week: Promos 45 and Shutter Up 19. Ratings: Promos 3.5★ from 6 and Shutter Up 5★ from 5 reviews.
| Metric | Promos | Shutter Up |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,534 ▲ 4 | #3,906 ▬ |
| Active installs | 800+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 45 | 19 |
| Rating | 3.5★ (6) | 5★ (5) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.3 | 2.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,514 | #3,824 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2021 | Jun 2019 |
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, Promos or Shutter Up?
By active installs, Promos: 800+ sites run it against 300+ for Shutter Up, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 4, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Promos or Shutter Up?
Promos, at #1,534 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Shutter Up at #3,906. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Promos a block theme or a classic theme? And Shutter Up?
Promos is a classic theme, Shutter Up 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.