Shopwell vs Verdandi
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 #266, ahead of Verdandi at #4,302. Over the last 7 days Shopwell slipped 1 place and Verdandi slipped 64 places. Shopwell has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Verdandi. Downloads this week: Shopwell 99 and Verdandi 7. Ratings: Shopwell 4.5★ from 2 and Verdandi 4.5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Shopwell | Verdandi |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #266 ▼ 1 | #4,302 ▼ 64 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 99 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (2) | 4.5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 13, 2026 | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.19 | 1.14.1 |
| Best rank on record | #234 | #3,964 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2025 | Apr 2024 |
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 Verdandi?
By active installs, Shopwell: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Verdandi, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Shopwell or Verdandi?
Shopwell, at #266 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Verdandi at #4,302. 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 Verdandi?
Shopwell is a classic theme, Verdandi 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.