HybridMag vs Slate Lite
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
HybridMag leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #60, ahead of Slate Lite at #3,101. Over the last 7 days HybridMag slipped 2 places and Slate Lite slipped 53 places. HybridMag has the largest install base, roughly 200× the next: 6K+ active installs against 30+ for Slate Lite. Downloads this week: HybridMag 366 and Slate Lite 13.
| Metric | HybridMag | Slate Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #60 ▼ 2 | #3,101 ▼ 53 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 366 | 13 |
| Rating | 5★ (3) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 13, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.5 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #42 | #2,068 |
| Days in the top 50 | 387 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2025 | Mar 2026 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 1 | 0 |
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, HybridMag or Slate Lite?
By active installs, HybridMag: 6K+ sites run it against 30+ for Slate Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, HybridMag or Slate Lite?
HybridMag, at #60 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Slate Lite at #3,101. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is HybridMag a block theme or a classic theme? And Slate Lite?
HybridMag is a classic theme, Slate Lite 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.