CleanLite vs Shifters 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
CleanLite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,971, ahead of Shifters Lite at #2,085. Over the last 7 days CleanLite slipped 22 places and Shifters Lite held its place. Shifters Lite has the largest install base, roughly 8.9× the next: 800+ active installs against 90+ for CleanLite. Downloads this week: Shifters Lite 16 and CleanLite 8.
| Metric | CleanLite | Shifters Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,971 ▼ 22 | #2,085 ▬ |
| Active installs | 90+ | 800+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 16 |
| Rating | no ratings | 1★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 7, 2026 | May 11, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.8 | 2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,403 | #2,026 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Jul 2019 |
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, CleanLite or Shifters Lite?
By active installs, Shifters Lite: 800+ sites run it against 90+ for CleanLite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CleanLite or Shifters Lite?
CleanLite, at #1,971 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Shifters Lite at #2,085. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is CleanLite a block theme or a classic theme? And Shifters Lite?
CleanLite is a classic theme, Shifters 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.