ChromeGrid vs Sports 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
ChromeGrid leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,639, ahead of Sports Lite at #2,718. Over the last 7 days ChromeGrid slipped 15 places and Sports Lite slipped 34 places. ChromeGrid has the largest install base: 400+ active installs against 400+ for Sports Lite. Downloads this week: ChromeGrid 17 and Sports Lite 11.
| Metric | ChromeGrid | Sports Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,639 ▼ 15 | #2,718 ▼ 34 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 25, 2026 | May 15, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.1 | 2.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,484 | #2,634 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2023 | Jun 2021 |
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, ChromeGrid or Sports Lite?
By active installs, ChromeGrid: 400+ sites run it against 400+ for Sports Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, ChromeGrid or Sports Lite?
ChromeGrid, at #1,639 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Sports Lite at #2,718. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is ChromeGrid a block theme or a classic theme? And Sports Lite?
ChromeGrid is a classic theme, Sports Lite 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.