Shopwell vs SpicePress
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Shopwell leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #264, ahead of SpicePress at #675. Over the last 7 days Shopwell climbed 2 places and SpicePress slipped 1 place. SpicePress has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 3K+ active installs against 1K+ for Shopwell. Downloads this week: SpicePress 174 and Shopwell 115. Ratings: Shopwell 4.5★ from 2 and SpicePress 4.8★ from 48 reviews.
| Metric | Shopwell | SpicePress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #264 ▲ 2 | #675 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 115 | 174 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (2) | 4.8★ (48) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 13, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.19 | 3.8.3 |
| Best rank on record | #234 | #671 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2025 | Apr 2018 |
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, Shopwell or SpicePress?
By active installs, SpicePress: 3K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Shopwell, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Shopwell or SpicePress?
Shopwell, at #264 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with SpicePress at #675. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Shopwell a block theme or a classic theme? And SpicePress?
Shopwell is a classic theme, SpicePress 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.