Apex vs Decor 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 #1,215, ahead of Decor Lite at #6,672. Over the last 7 days Apex slipped 11 places and Decor Lite climbed 22 places. Apex has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for Decor Lite. Downloads this week: Decor Lite 226 and Apex 61.
| Metric | Apex | Decor Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,215 ▼ 11 | #6,672 ▲ 22 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 61 | 226 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (18) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 29, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.42 | 2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,195 | #6,415 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2015 | Aug 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 Decor Lite?
By active installs, Apex: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for Decor Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Apex or Decor Lite?
Apex, at #1,215 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Decor Lite at #6,672. 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 Decor Lite?
Apex is a classic theme, Decor 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.