Iconic One vs Xews 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
Iconic One leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #365, ahead of Xews Lite at #4,691. Over the last 7 days Iconic One climbed 17 places and Xews Lite climbed 9 places. Iconic One has the largest install base, roughly 89× the next: 8K+ active installs against 90+ for Xews Lite. Downloads this week: Iconic One 1,555 and Xews Lite 16.
| Metric | Iconic One | Xews Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #365 ▲ 17 | #4,691 ▲ 9 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,555 | 16 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (80) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 23, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.5.1 | 1.1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #365 | #3,350 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2013 | Dec 2023 |
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, Iconic One or Xews Lite?
By active installs, Iconic One: 8K+ sites run it against 90+ for Xews Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Iconic One or Xews Lite?
Iconic One, at #365 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Xews Lite at #4,691. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Iconic One a block theme or a classic theme? And Xews Lite?
Iconic One is a classic theme, Xews 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.