Academica vs Insurer Lite
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Academica leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,258, ahead of Insurer Lite at #7,790. Over the last 7 days Academica climbed 15 places and Insurer Lite slipped 72 places. Academica has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 2K+ active installs against 40+ for Insurer Lite. Downloads this week: Academica 1,002 and Insurer Lite 7.
| Metric | Academica | Insurer Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,258 ▲ 15 | #7,790 ▼ 72 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,002 | 7 |
| Rating | 3.4★ (12) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 21, 2026 | May 19, 2025 |
| Current version | 2.1.4 | 2.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,254 | #7,398 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2013 | Jan 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, Academica or Insurer Lite?
By active installs, Academica: 2K+ sites run it against 40+ for Insurer Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Academica or Insurer Lite?
Academica, at #1,258 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Insurer Lite at #7,790. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Academica a block theme or a classic theme? And Insurer Lite?
Academica is a classic theme, Insurer Lite 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.