Contrax Lite vs Peblog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Contrax Lite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,958, ahead of Peblog at #3,358. Over the last 7 days Contrax Lite slipped 22 places and Peblog slipped 111 places. Contrax Lite has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 200+ active installs against 40+ for Peblog. Downloads this week: Contrax Lite 10 and Peblog 8.
| Metric | Contrax Lite | Peblog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,958 ▼ 22 | #3,358 ▼ 111 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 11, 2026 | Jan 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.1 | 1.0.9 |
| Best rank on record | #25 | #2,073 |
| Days in the top 50 | 36 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2024 | Jan 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, Contrax Lite or Peblog?
By active installs, Contrax Lite: 200+ sites run it against 40+ for Peblog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Contrax Lite or Peblog?
Contrax Lite, at #1,958 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Peblog at #3,358. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Contrax Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And Peblog?
Contrax Lite is a block theme, Peblog 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.