Aasta Light vs Alante eNews
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Alante eNews leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,320, ahead of Aasta Light at #6,214. Over the last 7 days Alante eNews slipped 181 places and Aasta Light slipped 28 places. Aasta Light has the largest install base, roughly 8× the next: 80+ active installs against 10+ for Alante eNews. Downloads this week: Alante eNews 48 and Aasta Light 14.
| Metric | Aasta Light | Alante eNews |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,214 ▼ 28 | #1,320 ▼ 181 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 48 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Current version | 11.6 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #5,747 | #969 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2022 | Sep 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, Aasta Light or Alante eNews?
By active installs, Aasta Light: 80+ sites run it against 10+ for Alante eNews, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Aasta Light or Alante eNews?
Alante eNews, at #1,320 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Aasta Light at #6,214. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Aasta Light a block theme or a classic theme? And Alante eNews?
Aasta Light is a classic theme, Alante eNews 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.