Specia vs Storecraft
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Storecraft leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #809, ahead of Specia at #1,089. Over the last 7 days Storecraft slipped 100 places and Specia climbed 6 places. Specia has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 2K+ active installs against 40+ for Storecraft. Downloads this week: Specia 323 and Storecraft 67.
| Metric | Specia | Storecraft |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,089 ▲ 6 | #809 ▼ 100 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 323 | 67 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (86) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 13, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 23.0 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #1,087 | #448 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2016 | Aug 2026 |
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, Specia or Storecraft?
By active installs, Specia: 2K+ sites run it against 40+ for Storecraft, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Specia or Storecraft?
Storecraft, at #809 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Specia at #1,089. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Specia a block theme or a classic theme? And Storecraft?
Specia is a classic theme, Storecraft 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.