Purple vs VW Modern Ecommerce
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Purple leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #22, ahead of VW Modern Ecommerce at #364. Over the last 7 days VW Modern Ecommerce slipped 49 places. Purple has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 500+ active installs against 100+ for VW Modern Ecommerce. Downloads this week: Purple 364 and VW Modern Ecommerce 133.
| Metric | Purple | VW Modern Ecommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #22 — | #364 ▼ 49 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 364 | 133 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.8 |
| Best rank on record | #22 | #107 |
| Days in the top 50 | 1 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2026 | Aug 2026 |
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, Purple or VW Modern Ecommerce?
By active installs, Purple: 500+ sites run it against 100+ for VW Modern Ecommerce, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Purple or VW Modern Ecommerce?
Purple, at #22 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with VW Modern Ecommerce at #364. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Purple a block theme or a classic theme? And VW Modern Ecommerce?
Purple is a block theme, VW Modern Ecommerce is a block 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.