Euphony vs NovelLite
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Euphony leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,481, ahead of NovelLite at #5,766. Over the last 7 days Euphony climbed 35 places and NovelLite slipped 7 places. Euphony has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 1K+ active installs against 200+ for NovelLite. Downloads this week: NovelLite 114 and Euphony 53. Ratings: Euphony 5★ from 11 and NovelLite 4.3★ from 21 reviews.
| Metric | Euphony | NovelLite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,481 ▲ 35 | #5,766 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 53 | 114 |
| Rating | 5★ (11) | 4.3★ (21) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 31, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.3 | 1.7.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,481 | #5,497 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2019 | Nov 2015 |
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, Euphony or NovelLite?
By active installs, Euphony: 1K+ sites run it against 200+ for NovelLite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 3, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Euphony or NovelLite?
Euphony, at #1,481 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with NovelLite at #5,766. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Euphony a block theme or a classic theme? And NovelLite?
Euphony is a classic theme, NovelLite 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.