Caliph vs Soledad Blog 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
Caliph leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,199, ahead of Soledad Blog Lite at #1,845. Over the last 7 days Caliph slipped 48 places and Soledad Blog Lite slipped 17 places. Caliph has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for Soledad Blog Lite. Downloads this week: Soledad Blog Lite 37 and Caliph 7.
| Metric | Caliph | Soledad Blog Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,199 ▼ 48 | #1,845 ▼ 17 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 37 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Mar 15, 2026 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.1.7 |
| Best rank on record | #576 | #1,413 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2026 | May 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, Caliph or Soledad Blog Lite?
By active installs, Caliph: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for Soledad Blog Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Caliph or Soledad Blog Lite?
Caliph, at #1,199 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Soledad Blog Lite at #1,845. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Caliph a block theme or a classic theme? And Soledad Blog Lite?
Caliph is a block theme, Soledad Blog Lite is a block 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.