Chilly vs CleanLite
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
CleanLite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,965, ahead of Chilly at #2,049. Over the last 7 days CleanLite slipped 39 places and Chilly climbed 1 place. Chilly has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 900+ active installs against 90+ for CleanLite. Downloads this week: Chilly 15 and CleanLite 8.
| Metric | Chilly | CleanLite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,049 ▲ 1 | #1,965 ▼ 39 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 8 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 17, 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.2 | 1.0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #1,971 | #1,403 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2018 | Jan 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, Chilly or CleanLite?
By active installs, Chilly: 900+ sites run it against 90+ for CleanLite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Chilly or CleanLite?
CleanLite, at #1,965 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Chilly at #2,049. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Chilly a block theme or a classic theme? And CleanLite?
Chilly is a classic theme, CleanLite 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.