CleanLite vs SKT Alumni
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
SKT Alumni leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #491, ahead of CleanLite at #1,965. Over the last 7 days CleanLite slipped 39 places. CleanLite has the largest install base, roughly 4.5× the next: 90+ active installs against 20+ for SKT Alumni. Downloads this week: SKT Alumni 34 and CleanLite 8.
| Metric | CleanLite | SKT Alumni |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,965 ▼ 39 | #491 — |
| Active installs | 90+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 34 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 7, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.8 | 1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,403 | #463 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Sep 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, CleanLite or SKT Alumni?
By active installs, CleanLite: 90+ sites run it against 20+ for SKT Alumni, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CleanLite or SKT Alumni?
SKT Alumni, at #491 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with CleanLite at #1,965. 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 SKT Alumni?
CleanLite is a classic theme, SKT Alumni 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.