Apura vs CleanLite
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Apura leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,700, ahead of CleanLite at #1,965. Over the last 7 days Apura slipped 38 places and CleanLite slipped 39 places. CleanLite has the largest install base, roughly 1.5× the next: 90+ active installs against 60+ for Apura. Downloads this week: Apura 44 and CleanLite 8.
| Metric | Apura | CleanLite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,700 ▼ 38 | #1,965 ▼ 39 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 44 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 15, 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.4 | 1.0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #1,311 | #1,403 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2026 | Jan 2026 |
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, Apura or CleanLite?
By active installs, CleanLite: 90+ sites run it against 60+ for Apura, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Apura or CleanLite?
Apura, at #1,700 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with CleanLite at #1,965. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Apura a block theme or a classic theme? And CleanLite?
Apura is a classic theme, CleanLite 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.