Lente vs Plumbing Works
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Lente leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #597, ahead of Plumbing Works at #1,292. Over the last 7 days Lente climbed 4 places and Plumbing Works slipped 52 places. Lente has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 300+ active installs against 30+ for Plumbing Works. Downloads this week: Plumbing Works 37 and Lente 16.
| Metric | Lente | Plumbing Works |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #597 ▲ 4 | #1,292 ▼ 52 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 16 | 37 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 11, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #563 | #399 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2025 | Aug 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, Lente or Plumbing Works?
By active installs, Lente: 300+ sites run it against 30+ for Plumbing Works, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Lente or Plumbing Works?
Lente, at #597 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Plumbing Works at #1,292. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Lente a block theme or a classic theme? And Plumbing Works?
Lente is a block theme, Plumbing Works 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.