Kitchio Lite vs Mold
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Kitchio Lite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #47, ahead of Mold at #984. Over the last 7 days Kitchio Lite climbed 1 place and Mold slipped 111 places. Kitchio Lite has the largest install base, roughly 67× the next: 2K+ active installs against 30+ for Mold. Downloads this week: Kitchio Lite 73 and Mold 11.
| Metric | Kitchio Lite | Mold |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #47 ▲ 1 | #984 ▼ 111 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 73 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #28 | #357 |
| Days in the top 50 | 78 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2026 | Sep 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, Kitchio Lite or Mold?
By active installs, Kitchio Lite: 2K+ sites run it against 30+ for Mold, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kitchio Lite or Mold?
Kitchio Lite, at #47 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Mold at #984. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Kitchio Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And Mold?
Kitchio Lite is a block theme, Mold 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.