Construction Field vs Simplicity 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 Field leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,345, ahead of Simplicity Lite at #7,966. Over the last 7 days Construction Field slipped 11 places and Simplicity Lite slipped 16 places. Construction Field has the largest install base, roughly 11× the next: 1K+ active installs against 90+ for Simplicity Lite. Downloads this week: Construction Field 19 and Simplicity Lite 8. Ratings: Construction Field 4.9★ from 38 and Simplicity Lite 4.5★ from 4 reviews.
| Metric | Construction Field | Simplicity Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,345 ▼ 11 | #7,966 ▼ 16 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 19 | 8 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (38) | 4.5★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 16, 2026 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Current version | 4.0.0 | 3.9 |
| Best rank on record | #1,333 | #7,694 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2018 | Oct 2013 |
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 Field or Simplicity Lite?
By active installs, Construction Field: 1K+ sites run it against 90+ for Simplicity Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Construction Field or Simplicity Lite?
Construction Field, at #1,345 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Simplicity Lite at #7,966. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Construction Field a block theme or a classic theme? And Simplicity Lite?
Construction Field is a classic theme, Simplicity 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.