Clearer vs EliteWP
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Clearer leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,502, ahead of EliteWP at #6,904. Over the last 7 days Clearer slipped 9 places and EliteWP slipped 9 places. Clearer has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 300+ active installs against 100+ for EliteWP. Downloads this week: Clearer 9 and EliteWP 7.
| Metric | Clearer | EliteWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,502 ▼ 9 | #6,904 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 7 |
| Rating | 5★ (3) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Nov 3, 2024 | Jun 21, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,380 | #6,121 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2024 | Jun 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, Clearer or EliteWP?
By active installs, Clearer: 300+ sites run it against 100+ for EliteWP, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Clearer or EliteWP?
Clearer, at #1,502 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with EliteWP at #6,904. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Clearer a block theme or a classic theme? And EliteWP?
Clearer is a classic theme, EliteWP 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.