Blog Build Lite vs Freeware
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blog Build Lite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #499, ahead of Freeware at #4,931. Over the last 7 days Blog Build Lite slipped 25 places and Freeware slipped 24 places. Blog Build Lite has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 400+ active installs against 200+ for Freeware. Downloads this week: Blog Build Lite 19 and Freeware 11.
| Metric | Blog Build Lite | Freeware |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #499 ▼ 25 | #4,931 ▼ 24 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 19 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 31, 2026 | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 2.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #208 | #4,884 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2025 | Feb 2019 |
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, Blog Build Lite or Freeware?
By active installs, Blog Build Lite: 400+ sites run it against 200+ for Freeware, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog Build Lite or Freeware?
Blog Build Lite, at #499 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Freeware at #4,931. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blog Build Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And Freeware?
Blog Build Lite is a classic theme, Freeware 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.