Launching Soon Lite vs MultiMagazine
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
MultiMagazine leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,531, ahead of Launching Soon Lite at #3,929. Over the last 7 days MultiMagazine slipped 123 places and Launching Soon Lite slipped 30 places. Launching Soon Lite has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 200+ active installs against 40+ for MultiMagazine. Downloads this week: MultiMagazine 12 and Launching Soon Lite 11.
| Metric | Launching Soon Lite | MultiMagazine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,929 ▼ 30 | #1,531 ▼ 123 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 12 |
| Rating | 3★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 10, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.5 | 3.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #3,635 | #465 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2021 | Jun 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, Launching Soon Lite or MultiMagazine?
By active installs, Launching Soon Lite: 200+ sites run it against 40+ for MultiMagazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Launching Soon Lite or MultiMagazine?
MultiMagazine, at #1,531 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Launching Soon Lite at #3,929. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Launching Soon Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And MultiMagazine?
Launching Soon Lite is a classic theme, MultiMagazine 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.