Boldman Lite vs Studio
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 #810, ahead of Studio at #4,281. Over the last 7 days Boldman Lite slipped 203 places and Studio slipped 5 places. Studio has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 400+ active installs against 20+ for Boldman Lite. Downloads this week: Studio 26 and Boldman Lite 24.
| Metric | Boldman Lite | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #810 ▼ 203 | #4,281 ▼ 5 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 24 | 26 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.6 | 2.5.2 |
| Best rank on record | #382 | #4,149 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Jul 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 Studio?
By active installs, Studio: 400+ sites run it against 20+ for Boldman Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Boldman Lite or Studio?
Boldman Lite, at #810 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Studio at #4,281. 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 Studio?
Boldman Lite is a classic theme, Studio 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.