Boldman Lite vs GridBulletin
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 #641, ahead of GridBulletin at #6,544. Over the last 7 days Boldman Lite slipped 177 places and GridBulletin climbed 3 places. GridBulletin has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 200+ active installs against 20+ for Boldman Lite. Downloads this week: Boldman Lite 26 and GridBulletin 11.
| Metric | Boldman Lite | GridBulletin |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #641 ▼ 177 | #6,544 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 26 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.6 | 8.3 |
| Best rank on record | #382 | #6,371 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Feb 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 GridBulletin?
By active installs, GridBulletin: 200+ sites run it against 20+ for Boldman Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Boldman Lite or GridBulletin?
Boldman Lite, at #641 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with GridBulletin at #6,544. 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 GridBulletin?
Boldman Lite is a classic theme, GridBulletin 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.