Buildcon Lite vs SKT Alumni
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
SKT Alumni leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #529, ahead of Buildcon Lite at #6,648. Over the last 7 days SKT Alumni slipped 38 places and Buildcon Lite slipped 18 places. Buildcon Lite has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 90+ active installs against 30+ for SKT Alumni. Downloads this week: SKT Alumni 36 and Buildcon Lite 7.
| Metric | Buildcon Lite | SKT Alumni |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,648 ▼ 18 | #529 ▼ 38 |
| Active installs | 90+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 36 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 15, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.5 | 1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #6,312 | #463 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2021 | Sep 2026 |
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, Buildcon Lite or SKT Alumni?
By active installs, Buildcon Lite: 90+ sites run it against 30+ for SKT Alumni, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Buildcon Lite or SKT Alumni?
SKT Alumni, at #529 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Buildcon Lite at #6,648. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Buildcon Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And SKT Alumni?
Buildcon Lite is a classic theme, SKT Alumni 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.