Anima LT vs Axis FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Axis FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,443, ahead of Anima LT at #2,104. Over the last 7 days Axis FSE slipped 33 places and Anima LT climbed 90 places. Axis FSE has the largest install base, roughly 6.7× the next: 200+ active installs against 30+ for Anima LT. Downloads this week: Anima LT 9 and Axis FSE 7.
| Metric | Anima LT | Axis FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,104 ▲ 90 | #1,443 ▼ 33 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 28, 2026 | Aug 4, 2025 |
| Current version | 2.0.52 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #490 | #816 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Jul 2025 |
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, Anima LT or Axis FSE?
By active installs, Axis FSE: 200+ sites run it against 30+ for Anima LT, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Anima LT or Axis FSE?
Axis FSE, at #1,443 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Anima LT at #2,104. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Anima LT a block theme or a classic theme? And Axis FSE?
Anima LT is a block theme, Axis FSE is a block 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.