Hafen vs Lightreal
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Hafen leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,212, ahead of Lightreal at #6,885. Over the last 7 days Hafen slipped 155 places and Lightreal slipped 100 places. Hafen has the largest install base, roughly 1.5× the next: 30+ active installs against 20+ for Lightreal. Downloads this week: Hafen 33 and Lightreal 9.
| Metric | Hafen | Lightreal |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,212 ▼ 155 | #6,885 ▼ 100 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 33 | 9 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.2.2 | 2.0 |
| Best rank on record | #259 | #6,002 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Dec 2024 |
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, Hafen or Lightreal?
By active installs, Hafen: 30+ sites run it against 20+ for Lightreal, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Hafen or Lightreal?
Hafen, at #1,212 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Lightreal at #6,885. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Hafen a block theme or a classic theme? And Lightreal?
Hafen is a block theme, Lightreal 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.