Shapely vs Washing Center
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Shapely leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #173, ahead of Washing Center at #7,844. Over the last 7 days Shapely held its place and Washing Center slipped 23 places. Shapely has the largest install base, roughly 200× the next: 10K+ active installs against 50+ for Washing Center. Downloads this week: Shapely 954 and Washing Center 9. Ratings: Shapely 4.6★ from 67 and Washing Center 3★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Shapely | Washing Center |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #173 ▬ | #7,844 ▼ 23 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 954 | 9 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (67) | 3★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 1, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.7 | 0.5.8 |
| Best rank on record | #170 | #7,630 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2017 | 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, Shapely or Washing Center?
By active installs, Shapely: 10K+ sites run it against 50+ for Washing Center, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Shapely or Washing Center?
Shapely, at #173 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Washing Center at #7,844. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Shapely a block theme or a classic theme? And Washing Center?
Shapely is a classic theme, Washing Center 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.