DX Lite vs RDS Portfolio
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
DX Lite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,482, ahead of RDS Portfolio at #1,545. Over the last 7 days DX Lite slipped 33 places and RDS Portfolio climbed 2 places. DX Lite has the largest install base, roughly 1.8× the next: 70+ active installs against 40+ for RDS Portfolio. Downloads this week: RDS Portfolio 29 and DX Lite 10.
| Metric | DX Lite | RDS Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,482 ▼ 33 | #1,545 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 29 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 30, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.5.1 | 1.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #240 | #375 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2026 | Jul 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, DX Lite or RDS Portfolio?
By active installs, DX Lite: 70+ sites run it against 40+ for RDS Portfolio, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, DX Lite or RDS Portfolio?
DX Lite, at #1,482 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with RDS Portfolio at #1,545. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is DX Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And RDS Portfolio?
DX Lite is a block theme, RDS Portfolio 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.