The9 Shop Store vs Uptrend Blog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Uptrend Blog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #211, ahead of The9 Shop Store at #429. Over the last 7 days Uptrend Blog slipped 18 places and The9 Shop Store climbed 22 places. The9 Shop Store has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 400+ active installs against 100+ for Uptrend Blog. Downloads this week: The9 Shop Store 84 and Uptrend Blog 16.
| Metric | The9 Shop Store | Uptrend Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #429 ▲ 22 | #211 ▼ 18 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 84 | 16 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 4, 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #291 | #145 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2025 | 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, The9 Shop Store or Uptrend Blog?
By active installs, The9 Shop Store: 400+ sites run it against 100+ for Uptrend Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, The9 Shop Store or Uptrend Blog?
Uptrend Blog, at #211 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with The9 Shop Store at #429. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is The9 Shop Store a block theme or a classic theme? And Uptrend Blog?
The9 Shop Store is a classic theme, Uptrend Blog 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.