BuddyX vs Emmet Lite
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BuddyX leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #444, ahead of Emmet Lite at #2,089. Over the last 7 days BuddyX slipped 4 places and Emmet Lite slipped 8 places. BuddyX has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 3K+ active installs against 1K+ for Emmet Lite. Downloads this week: BuddyX 307 and Emmet Lite 15. Ratings: BuddyX 5★ from 26 and Emmet Lite 5★ from 7 reviews.
| Metric | BuddyX | Emmet Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #444 ▼ 4 | #2,089 ▼ 8 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 307 | 15 |
| Rating | 5★ (26) | 5★ (7) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Current version | 5.1.8 | 1.8.0 |
| Best rank on record | #432 | #2,080 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2020 | Feb 2016 |
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, BuddyX or Emmet Lite?
By active installs, BuddyX: 3K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Emmet Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BuddyX or Emmet Lite?
BuddyX, at #444 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Emmet Lite at #2,089. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BuddyX a block theme or a classic theme? And Emmet Lite?
BuddyX is a classic theme, Emmet Lite 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.