Apex vs Fundraiser 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 #1,204, ahead of Fundraiser Lite at #5,054. Over the last 7 days Apex climbed 8 places and Fundraiser Lite slipped 25 places. Apex has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 2K+ active installs against 200+ for Fundraiser Lite. Downloads this week: Apex 61 and Fundraiser Lite 51.
| Metric | Apex | Fundraiser Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,204 ▲ 8 | #5,054 ▼ 25 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 61 | 51 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (18) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 27, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.43 | 2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,195 | #4,922 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2015 | Jul 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 Fundraiser Lite?
By active installs, Apex: 2K+ sites run it against 200+ for Fundraiser Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Apex or Fundraiser Lite?
Apex, at #1,204 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Fundraiser Lite at #5,054. 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 Fundraiser Lite?
Apex is a classic theme, Fundraiser 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.