Brite vs CL Classified
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
CL Classified leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #241, ahead of Brite at #332. Over the last 7 days CL Classified slipped 10 places and Brite held its place. Brite has the largest install base, roughly 4.3× the next: 3K+ active installs against 700+ for CL Classified. Downloads this week: Brite 153 and CL Classified 142. Ratings: Brite 4.7★ from 3 and CL Classified 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Brite | CL Classified |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #332 ▬ | #241 ▼ 10 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 153 | 142 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (3) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 12, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.56 | 2.1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #324 | #24 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 36 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2021 | Dec 2025 |
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, Brite or CL Classified?
By active installs, Brite: 3K+ sites run it against 700+ for CL Classified, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Brite or CL Classified?
CL Classified, at #241 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Brite at #332. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Brite a block theme or a classic theme? And CL Classified?
Brite is a classic theme, CL Classified 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.