Kadence vs Zigcy 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
Kadence leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #5, ahead of Zigcy Lite at #3,282. Over the last 7 days Kadence held its place and Zigcy Lite slipped 3 places. Kadence has the largest install base, roughly 1250× the next: 500K+ active installs against 400+ for Zigcy Lite. Downloads this week: Kadence 17,990 and Zigcy Lite 14. Ratings: Kadence 4.9★ from 455 and Zigcy Lite 4.7★ from 14 reviews.
| Metric | Kadence | Zigcy Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5 ▬ | #3,282 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17,990 | 14 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (455) | 4.7★ (14) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 24, 2026 | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.5.2 | 2.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #5 | #3,163 |
| Days in the top 50 | 765 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2020 | Mar 2019 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 23 | 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, Kadence or Zigcy Lite?
By active installs, Kadence: 500K+ sites run it against 400+ for Zigcy Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kadence or Zigcy Lite?
Kadence, at #5 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Zigcy Lite at #3,282. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Kadence a block theme or a classic theme? And Zigcy Lite?
Kadence is a classic theme, Zigcy 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.