Build Lite vs WowMart
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
WowMart leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,853, ahead of Build Lite at #7,335. Over the last 7 days WowMart climbed 17 places and Build Lite slipped 28 places. Build Lite has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for WowMart. Downloads this week: Build Lite 103 and WowMart 70. Ratings: Build Lite 2.8★ from 6 and WowMart 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Build Lite | WowMart |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,335 ▼ 28 | #1,853 ▲ 17 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 103 | 70 |
| Rating | 2.8★ (6) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Sep 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.2 | 1.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #7,085 | #1,422 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2016 | Nov 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, Build Lite or WowMart?
By active installs, Build Lite: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for WowMart, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Build Lite or WowMart?
WowMart, at #1,853 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Build Lite at #7,335. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Build Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And WowMart?
Build Lite is a classic theme, WowMart 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.