Chic Lite vs Vilva
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Chic Lite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #412, ahead of Vilva at #527. Over the last 7 days Chic Lite slipped 4 places and Vilva slipped 3 places. Chic Lite has the largest install base, roughly 1.5× the next: 3K+ active installs against 2K+ for Vilva. Downloads this week: Vilva 188 and Chic Lite 119. Ratings: Chic Lite 5★ from 10 and Vilva 5★ from 15 reviews.
| Metric | Chic Lite | Vilva |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #412 ▼ 4 | #527 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 119 | 188 |
| Rating | 5★ (10) | 5★ (15) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.9 | 1.2.9 |
| Best rank on record | #397 | #517 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2021 | Jun 2020 |
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, Chic Lite or Vilva?
By active installs, Chic Lite: 3K+ sites run it against 2K+ for Vilva, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Chic Lite or Vilva?
Chic Lite, at #412 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Vilva at #527. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Chic Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And Vilva?
Chic Lite is a classic theme, Vilva 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.