Featuredlite vs Smartcube
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Smartcube leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,703, ahead of Featuredlite at #4,340. Over the last 7 days Smartcube climbed 2 places and Featuredlite held its place. Smartcube has the largest install base, roughly 1.7× the next: 500+ active installs against 300+ for Featuredlite. Downloads this week: Featuredlite 64 and Smartcube 38.
| Metric | Featuredlite | Smartcube |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,340 ▬ | #1,703 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 64 | 38 |
| Rating | 5★ (5) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jul 29, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.7 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #4,133 | #1,695 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2017 | Sep 2022 |
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, Featuredlite or Smartcube?
By active installs, Smartcube: 500+ sites run it against 300+ for Featuredlite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Featuredlite or Smartcube?
Smartcube, at #1,703 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Featuredlite at #4,340. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Featuredlite a block theme or a classic theme? And Smartcube?
Featuredlite is a classic theme, Smartcube 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.