DX Lite vs T7ix Mercury 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
DX Lite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,511, ahead of T7ix Mercury lite at #7,168. Over the last 7 days DX Lite slipped 77 places and T7ix Mercury lite slipped 114 places. DX Lite has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 60+ active installs against 20+ for T7ix Mercury lite. Downloads this week: DX Lite 10 and T7ix Mercury lite 7. Ratings: DX Lite 5★ from 2 and T7ix Mercury lite 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | DX Lite | T7ix Mercury lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,511 ▼ 77 | #7,168 ▼ 114 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 7 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 30, 2026 | Mar 23, 2025 |
| Current version | 0.5.1 | 1.3.97 |
| Best rank on record | #240 | #6,380 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2026 | Mar 2025 |
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 T7ix Mercury lite?
By active installs, DX Lite: 60+ sites run it against 20+ for T7ix Mercury lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, DX Lite or T7ix Mercury lite?
DX Lite, at #1,511 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with T7ix Mercury lite at #7,168. 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 T7ix Mercury lite?
DX Lite is a block theme, T7ix Mercury lite is a block 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.