Business AI vs Lightning
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Lightning leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #25, ahead of Business AI at #1,042. Over the last 7 days Lightning held its place and Business AI slipped 28 places. Lightning has the largest install base, roughly 1000× the next: 100K+ active installs against 100+ for Business AI. Downloads this week: Lightning 2,551 and Business AI 17.
| Metric | Business AI | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,042 ▼ 28 | #25 ▬ |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 2,551 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.8★ (12) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 21, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 15.42.0 |
| Best rank on record | #446 | #24 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 754 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2026 | Jul 2015 |
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, Business AI or Lightning?
By active installs, Lightning: 100K+ sites run it against 100+ for Business AI, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Business AI or Lightning?
Lightning, at #25 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Business AI at #1,042. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Business AI a block theme or a classic theme? And Lightning?
Business AI is a classic theme, Lightning 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.