Intense vs Luminex
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Luminex leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,365, ahead of Intense at #5,245. Over the last 7 days Luminex slipped 41 places and Intense climbed 40 places. Intense has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 80+ active installs against 40+ for Luminex. Downloads this week: Luminex 12 and Intense 11.
| Metric | Intense | Luminex |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,245 ▲ 40 | #1,365 ▼ 41 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 12 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #5,090 | #324 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2023 | Jul 2026 |
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, Intense or Luminex?
By active installs, Intense: 80+ sites run it against 40+ for Luminex, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Intense or Luminex?
Luminex, at #1,365 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Intense at #5,245. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Intense a block theme or a classic theme? And Luminex?
Intense is a block theme, Luminex 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.