Shinebuild vs Startupzy
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Startupzy leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #602, ahead of Shinebuild at #7,072. Over the last 7 days Startupzy climbed 9 places and Shinebuild slipped 18 places. Startupzy has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 1K+ active installs against 10+ for Shinebuild. Downloads this week: Startupzy 40 and Shinebuild 10.
| Metric | Shinebuild | Startupzy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,072 ▼ 18 | #602 ▲ 9 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 40 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Nov 11, 2025 | May 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1 | 1.2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #6,260 | #602 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2025 | May 2022 |
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, Shinebuild or Startupzy?
By active installs, Startupzy: 1K+ sites run it against 10+ for Shinebuild, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Shinebuild or Startupzy?
Startupzy, at #602 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Shinebuild at #7,072. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Shinebuild a block theme or a classic theme? And Startupzy?
Shinebuild is a block theme, Startupzy 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.