Build Lite vs Xmag
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Xmag leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,690, ahead of Build Lite at #7,322. Over the last 7 days Xmag climbed 18 places and Build Lite slipped 16 places. Xmag has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Build Lite. Downloads this week: Build Lite 103 and Xmag 36. Ratings: Build Lite 2.8★ from 6 and Xmag 4.4★ from 9 reviews.
| Metric | Build Lite | Xmag |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,322 ▼ 16 | #1,690 ▲ 18 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 103 | 36 |
| Rating | 2.8★ (6) | 4.4★ (9) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.2 | 1.3.6 |
| Best rank on record | #7,085 | #1,690 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2016 | Dec 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, Build Lite or Xmag?
By active installs, Xmag: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Build Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Build Lite or Xmag?
Xmag, at #1,690 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Build Lite at #7,322. 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 Xmag?
Build Lite is a classic theme, Xmag 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.