Clean Lite vs TutorStarter
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
TutorStarter leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #96, ahead of Clean Lite at #8,408. Over the last 7 days TutorStarter climbed 1 place and Clean Lite slipped 8 places. TutorStarter has the largest install base, roughly 333× the next: 10K+ active installs against 30+ for Clean Lite. Downloads this week: TutorStarter 364 and Clean Lite 7.
| Metric | Clean Lite | TutorStarter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,408 ▼ 8 | #96 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 364 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 5, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1 | 4.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #8,072 | #87 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2016 | 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, Clean Lite or TutorStarter?
By active installs, TutorStarter: 10K+ sites run it against 30+ for Clean Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Clean Lite or TutorStarter?
TutorStarter, at #96 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Clean Lite at #8,408. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Clean Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And TutorStarter?
Clean Lite is a classic theme, TutorStarter 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.