Blaq Lite vs Fairport
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blaq Lite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #325, ahead of Fairport at #844. Over the last 7 days Blaq Lite slipped 3 places and Fairport slipped 153 places. Blaq Lite has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 100+ active installs against 10+ for Fairport. Downloads this week: Blaq Lite 48 and Fairport 21.
| Metric | Blaq Lite | Fairport |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #325 ▼ 3 | #844 ▼ 153 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 48 | 21 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 25, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #256 | #685 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Sep 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, Blaq Lite or Fairport?
By active installs, Blaq Lite: 100+ sites run it against 10+ for Fairport, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blaq Lite or Fairport?
Blaq Lite, at #325 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Fairport at #844. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blaq Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And Fairport?
Blaq Lite is a block theme, Fairport is a block 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.