Shapely vs Xhibiter
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 Xhibiter at #5,804. Over the last 7 days Shapely held its place and Xhibiter slipped 15 places. Shapely has the largest install base, roughly 143× the next: 10K+ active installs against 70+ for Xhibiter. Downloads this week: Shapely 864 and Xhibiter 10. Ratings: Shapely 4.6★ from 67 and Xhibiter 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Shapely | Xhibiter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #173 ▬ | #5,804 ▼ 15 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 864 | 10 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (67) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.7 | 1.2.11 |
| Best rank on record | #169 | #5,161 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2017 | Aug 2023 |
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 Xhibiter?
By active installs, Shapely: 10K+ sites run it against 70+ for Xhibiter, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 2, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Shapely or Xhibiter?
Shapely, at #173 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Xhibiter at #5,804. 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 Xhibiter?
Shapely is a classic theme, Xhibiter 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.