Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- The8 Shop Dark currently ranks #173 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #151, first reached on Jun 19, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 100+ when we started tracking it in June 2026 to 300+ today — it crossed the 300+ mark around August 2026.
- It is averaging 42 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 18% versus the month before (51/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.5, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (27 days ago) — release #6 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #173 |
| 2026-08-31 | #174 |
| 2026-07-31 | #191 |
| 2026-06-30 | #160 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
| 2026-06-30 | 200 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 44 |
| 2026-07-31 | 38 |
| 2026-06-30 | 41 |
| 2026-05-31 | 36 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | aThemeArt |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.5 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Added to directory | 2026-05-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-07 |
Description
Looking for a clean, modern, and super easy way to launch your online store? Meet The8 Shop Dark – a completely free WooCommerce theme that’s perfect for fashion boutiques, jewelry shops, watch stores, beauty products, handmade crafts, or even selling used items! With its minimal and fresh design, sleek black background option, and clean layout, your store will look professional and premium from day one. It’s fully responsive, mobile-friendly, retina ready, and super shoppable so it looks stunning on every device. Enjoy easy customization with drag & drop builder, customizable colors, typography, header styles, and footer options. One-click demo import and pre-designed pages make setting up your shop lightning fast. Whether you’re running a full eCommerce store or want to combine shopping with blogging, The8 Store supports various post layouts for smooth blogging too! Sell products, create beautiful LookBooks, manage inventory, and give your customers a smooth shopping experience – all for free!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use The8 Shop Dark?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is The8 Shop Dark?
As of September 1, 2026, The8 Shop Dark ranks #173 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #151.
When was The8 Shop Dark last updated?
The8 Shop Dark was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 1.0.5). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes The8 Shop Dark?
The8 Shop Dark is developed by aThemeArt. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2026.
