Intensity Lite vs WP Documentation
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
WP Documentation leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,827, ahead of Intensity Lite at #8,539. Over the last 7 days WP Documentation slipped 32 places and Intensity Lite slipped 10 places. WP Documentation has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 100+ active installs against 10+ for Intensity Lite. Downloads this week: WP Documentation 15 and Intensity Lite 7.
| Metric | Intensity Lite | WP Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,539 ▼ 10 | #1,827 ▼ 32 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 15 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 7, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.3 | 2.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #8,212 | #1,465 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2018 | Jun 2025 |
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, Intensity Lite or WP Documentation?
By active installs, WP Documentation: 100+ sites run it against 10+ for Intensity Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Intensity Lite or WP Documentation?
WP Documentation, at #1,827 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Intensity Lite at #8,539. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Intensity Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And WP Documentation?
Intensity Lite is a classic theme, WP Documentation 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.