Arix 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
CleanLite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,972, ahead of Arix at #7,731. Over the last 7 days CleanLite slipped 7 places and Arix slipped 15 places. CleanLite has the largest install base: 90+ active installs against 80+ for Arix. Downloads this week: CleanLite 8 and Arix 7.
| Metric | Arix | CleanLite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,731 ▼ 15 | #1,972 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 8 |
| Rating | 4★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 21, 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.0 | 1.0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #7,471 | #1,403 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2017 | 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, Arix or CleanLite?
By active installs, CleanLite: 90+ sites run it against 80+ for Arix, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Arix or CleanLite?
CleanLite, at #1,972 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Arix at #7,731. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Arix a block theme or a classic theme? And CleanLite?
Arix 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.