Apex vs Creative 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
Apex leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,221, ahead of Creative Lite at #8,157. Over the last 7 days Apex slipped 1 place and Creative Lite slipped 14 places. Apex has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 2K+ active installs against 40+ for Creative Lite. Downloads this week: Apex 35 and Creative Lite 8.
| Metric | Apex | Creative Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,221 ▼ 1 | #8,157 ▼ 14 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 35 | 8 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (18) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 29, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.42 | 1.2.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,195 | #7,834 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2015 | Oct 2018 |
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, Apex or Creative Lite?
By active installs, Apex: 2K+ sites run it against 40+ for Creative Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Apex or Creative Lite?
Apex, at #1,221 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Creative Lite at #8,157. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Apex a block theme or a classic theme? And Creative Lite?
Apex is a classic theme, Creative 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.