Blog Build Lite vs Neom Dark
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 #454, ahead of Neom Dark at #910. Over the last 7 days Blog Build Lite slipped 37 places and Neom Dark slipped 23 places. Blog Build Lite has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 400+ active installs against 300+ for Neom Dark. Downloads this week: Neom Dark 40 and Blog Build Lite 22.
| Metric | Blog Build Lite | Neom Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #454 ▼ 37 | #910 ▼ 23 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 22 | 40 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 31, 2026 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 0.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #208 | #770 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2025 | Aug 2025 |
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 Neom Dark?
By active installs, Blog Build Lite: 400+ sites run it against 300+ for Neom Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog Build Lite or Neom Dark?
Blog Build Lite, at #454 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Neom Dark at #910. 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 Neom Dark?
Blog Build Lite is a classic theme, Neom Dark 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.