AccessPress Lite vs Decree
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
AccessPress Lite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,319, ahead of Decree at #4,367. Over the last 7 days AccessPress Lite climbed 20 places and Decree slipped 9 places. AccessPress Lite has the largest install base, roughly 6.7× the next: 2K+ active installs against 300+ for Decree. Downloads this week: AccessPress Lite 40 and Decree 16. Ratings: AccessPress Lite 4.7★ from 123 and Decree 5★ from 9 reviews.
| Metric | AccessPress Lite | Decree |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,319 ▲ 20 | #4,367 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 40 | 16 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (123) | 5★ (9) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 11, 2025 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.93 | 2.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,319 | #4,239 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2014 | Aug 2017 |
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, AccessPress Lite or Decree?
By active installs, AccessPress Lite: 2K+ sites run it against 300+ for Decree, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, AccessPress Lite or Decree?
AccessPress Lite, at #1,319 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Decree at #4,367. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is AccessPress Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And Decree?
AccessPress Lite is a classic theme, Decree 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.