AyaPhotography 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 #2,025, ahead of AyaPhotography at #8,497. Over the last 7 days CleanLite slipped 66 places and AyaPhotography slipped 3 places. CleanLite has the largest install base, roughly 4.5× the next: 90+ active installs against 20+ for AyaPhotography. Downloads this week: AyaPhotography 9 and CleanLite 8.
| Metric | AyaPhotography | CleanLite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,497 ▼ 3 | #2,025 ▼ 66 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 8, 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.3 | 1.0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #8,167 | #1,403 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2018 | 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, AyaPhotography or CleanLite?
By active installs, CleanLite: 90+ sites run it against 20+ for AyaPhotography, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, AyaPhotography or CleanLite?
CleanLite, at #2,025 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with AyaPhotography at #8,497. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is AyaPhotography a block theme or a classic theme? And CleanLite?
AyaPhotography 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.