Emmet Lite vs YITH Proteo
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
YITH Proteo leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,544, ahead of Emmet Lite at #2,089. Over the last 7 days YITH Proteo slipped 4 places and Emmet Lite slipped 8 places. Emmet Lite has the largest install base: 1K+ active installs against 1K+ for YITH Proteo. Downloads this week: YITH Proteo 34 and Emmet Lite 15. Ratings: Emmet Lite 5★ from 7 and YITH Proteo 4.8★ from 21 reviews.
| Metric | Emmet Lite | YITH Proteo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,089 ▼ 8 | #1,544 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 34 |
| Rating | 5★ (7) | 4.8★ (21) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Dec 17, 2025 | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.8.0 | 1.9.8 |
| Best rank on record | #2,080 | #1,520 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2016 | Mar 2020 |
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, Emmet Lite or YITH Proteo?
By active installs, Emmet Lite: 1K+ sites run it against 1K+ for YITH Proteo, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Emmet Lite or YITH Proteo?
YITH Proteo, at #1,544 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Emmet Lite at #2,089. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Emmet Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And YITH Proteo?
Emmet Lite is a classic theme, YITH Proteo 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.