Boldman Lite vs Deserve
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 #682, ahead of Deserve at #7,229. Over the last 7 days Boldman Lite slipped 281 places and Deserve slipped 27 places. Deserve has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 100+ active installs against 20+ for Boldman Lite. Downloads this week: Boldman Lite 22 and Deserve 8.
| Metric | Boldman Lite | Deserve |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #682 ▼ 281 | #7,229 ▼ 27 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 22 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.6 | 2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #382 | #7,020 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Feb 2015 |
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 Deserve?
By active installs, Deserve: 100+ sites run it against 20+ for Boldman Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Boldman Lite or Deserve?
Boldman Lite, at #682 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Deserve at #7,229. 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 Deserve?
Boldman Lite is a classic theme, Deserve 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.