Royce vs Shadcn
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Shadcn leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,674, ahead of Royce at #2,020. Over the last 7 days Shadcn climbed 2 places and Royce slipped 35 places. Royce has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for Shadcn. Downloads this week: Shadcn 11 and Royce 10.
| Metric | Royce | Shadcn |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,020 ▼ 35 | #1,674 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 12, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.2.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,603 | #1,242 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2025 | Nov 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, Royce or Shadcn?
By active installs, Royce: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for Shadcn, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Royce or Shadcn?
Shadcn, at #1,674 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Royce at #2,020. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Royce a block theme or a classic theme? And Shadcn?
Royce is a block theme, Shadcn 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.