Shoply vs Specia
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Specia leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,076, ahead of Shoply at #2,096. Over the last 7 days Specia climbed 16 places and Shoply climbed 7 places. Specia has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 2K+ active installs against 400+ for Shoply. Downloads this week: Specia 323 and Shoply 40.
| Metric | Shoply | Specia |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,096 ▲ 7 | #1,076 ▲ 16 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 40 | 323 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.7★ (86) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 3, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 28.3 | 23.0 |
| Best rank on record | #2,023 | #1,076 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2022 | Nov 2016 |
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, Shoply or Specia?
By active installs, Specia: 2K+ sites run it against 400+ for Shoply, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Shoply or Specia?
Specia, at #1,076 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Shoply at #2,096. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Shoply a block theme or a classic theme? And Specia?
Shoply is a classic theme, Specia 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.