CosmosWP vs Sauna 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
CosmosWP leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #779, ahead of Sauna Lite at #7,745. Over the last 7 days CosmosWP slipped 13 places and Sauna Lite slipped 58 places. CosmosWP has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 2K+ active installs against 80+ for Sauna Lite. Downloads this week: Sauna Lite 141 and CosmosWP 82. Ratings: CosmosWP 5★ from 74 and Sauna Lite 5★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | CosmosWP | Sauna Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #779 ▼ 13 | #7,745 ▼ 58 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 82 | 141 |
| Rating | 5★ (74) | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 28, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.2 | 2.5.6 |
| Best rank on record | #766 | #7,344 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2020 | May 2017 |
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, CosmosWP or Sauna Lite?
By active installs, CosmosWP: 2K+ sites run it against 80+ for Sauna Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CosmosWP or Sauna Lite?
CosmosWP, at #779 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Sauna Lite at #7,745. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is CosmosWP a block theme or a classic theme? And Sauna Lite?
CosmosWP is a classic theme, Sauna 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.