Kitchio Lite vs Multiplex
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 #49, ahead of Multiplex at #3,151. Over the last 7 days Kitchio Lite slipped 2 places and Multiplex slipped 104 places. Kitchio Lite has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 2K+ active installs against 20+ for Multiplex. Downloads this week: Kitchio Lite 76 and Multiplex 7.
| Metric | Kitchio Lite | Multiplex |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #49 ▼ 2 | #3,151 ▼ 104 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 76 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 1, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #28 | #864 |
| Days in the top 50 | 87 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2026 | May 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 Multiplex?
By active installs, Kitchio Lite: 2K+ sites run it against 20+ for Multiplex, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kitchio Lite or Multiplex?
Kitchio Lite, at #49 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Multiplex at #3,151. 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 Multiplex?
Kitchio Lite is a block theme, Multiplex 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.