Book Store Lite vs Skeleton FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Book Store Lite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #595, ahead of Skeleton FSE at #3,819. Over the last 7 days Book Store Lite slipped 16 places and Skeleton FSE climbed 4 places. Book Store Lite has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 300+ active installs against 100+ for Skeleton FSE. Downloads this week: Book Store Lite 42 and Skeleton FSE 9.
| Metric | Book Store Lite | Skeleton FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #595 ▼ 16 | #3,819 ▲ 4 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 42 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 2, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 2.1 |
| Best rank on record | #441 | #3,534 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Dec 2023 |
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, Book Store Lite or Skeleton FSE?
By active installs, Book Store Lite: 300+ sites run it against 100+ for Skeleton FSE, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Book Store Lite or Skeleton FSE?
Book Store Lite, at #595 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Skeleton FSE at #3,819. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Book Store Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And Skeleton FSE?
Book Store Lite is a block theme, Skeleton FSE is a block 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.