Construction Arc vs Spark Construction 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
Construction Arc leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #664, ahead of Spark Construction Lite at #6,651. Over the last 7 days Construction Arc slipped 34 places and Spark Construction Lite climbed 28 places. Construction Arc has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for Spark Construction Lite. Downloads this week: Construction Arc 35 and Spark Construction Lite 7.
| Metric | Construction Arc | Spark Construction Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #664 ▼ 34 | #6,651 ▲ 28 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 35 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #414 | #6,413 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | Jul 2018 |
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, Construction Arc or Spark Construction Lite?
By active installs, Construction Arc: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for Spark Construction Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Construction Arc or Spark Construction Lite?
Construction Arc, at #664 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Spark Construction Lite at #6,651. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Construction Arc a block theme or a classic theme? And Spark Construction Lite?
Construction Arc is a classic theme, Spark Construction 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.