Enlighten vs IKnowledgeBase
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
IKnowledgeBase leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,290, ahead of Enlighten at #2,405. Over the last 7 days IKnowledgeBase slipped 9 places and Enlighten climbed 3 places. Enlighten has the largest install base: 900+ active installs against 900+ for IKnowledgeBase. Downloads this week: IKnowledgeBase 23 and Enlighten 10. Ratings: Enlighten 4.7★ from 30 and IKnowledgeBase 3.6★ from 5 reviews.
| Metric | Enlighten | IKnowledgeBase |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,405 ▲ 3 | #1,290 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 23 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (30) | 3.6★ (5) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 11, 2025 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.6 | 1.4.4 |
| Best rank on record | #2,379 | #1,257 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2017 | Sep 2021 |
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, Enlighten or IKnowledgeBase?
By active installs, Enlighten: 900+ sites run it against 900+ for IKnowledgeBase, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Enlighten or IKnowledgeBase?
IKnowledgeBase, at #1,290 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Enlighten at #2,405. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Enlighten a block theme or a classic theme? And IKnowledgeBase?
Enlighten is a classic theme, IKnowledgeBase 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.