Specia vs Th Shop Mania
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Th Shop Mania leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #997, ahead of Specia at #1,082. Over the last 7 days Th Shop Mania climbed 14 places and Specia climbed 5 places. Specia has the largest install base, roughly 2.2× the next: 2K+ active installs against 900+ for Th Shop Mania. Downloads this week: Specia 323 and Th Shop Mania 257. Ratings: Specia 4.7★ from 86 and Th Shop Mania 5★ from 7 reviews.
| Metric | Specia | Th Shop Mania |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,082 ▲ 5 | #997 ▲ 14 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 323 | 257 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (86) | 5★ (7) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 13, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 23.0 | 1.9.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,076 | #995 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2016 | Dec 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, Specia or Th Shop Mania?
By active installs, Specia: 2K+ sites run it against 900+ for Th Shop Mania, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Specia or Th Shop Mania?
Th Shop Mania, at #997 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Specia at #1,082. 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 Th Shop Mania?
Specia is a classic theme, Th Shop Mania 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.