AccessPress Lite vs Relief
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 #1,335, ahead of Relief at #6,766. Over the last 7 days AccessPress Lite climbed 14 places and Relief climbed 15 places. AccessPress Lite has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for Relief. Downloads this week: AccessPress Lite 40 and Relief 8. Ratings: AccessPress Lite 4.7★ from 123 and Relief 3.7★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | AccessPress Lite | Relief |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,335 ▲ 14 | #6,766 ▲ 15 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 40 | 8 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (123) | 3.7★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 11, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Current version | 2.93 | 1.3.5 |
| Best rank on record | #1,333 | #6,513 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2014 | May 2016 |
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 Relief?
By active installs, AccessPress Lite: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for Relief, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, AccessPress Lite or Relief?
AccessPress Lite, at #1,335 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Relief at #6,766. 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 Relief?
AccessPress Lite is a classic theme, Relief 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.