Boldman Lite vs DarkElements
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Boldman Lite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #632, ahead of DarkElements at #4,956. Over the last 7 days Boldman Lite slipped 238 places and DarkElements slipped 1 place. DarkElements has the largest install base, roughly 15× the next: 300+ active installs against 20+ for Boldman Lite. Downloads this week: Boldman Lite 20 and DarkElements 18.
| Metric | Boldman Lite | DarkElements |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #632 ▼ 238 | #4,956 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 20 | 18 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.8★ (6) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.6 | 7.9 |
| Best rank on record | #382 | #4,760 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Dec 2014 |
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, Boldman Lite or DarkElements?
By active installs, DarkElements: 300+ sites run it against 20+ for Boldman Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Boldman Lite or DarkElements?
Boldman Lite, at #632 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with DarkElements at #4,956. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Boldman Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And DarkElements?
Boldman Lite is a classic theme, DarkElements 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.