Lightning vs ST Auto Detailing
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Lightning leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #27, ahead of ST Auto Detailing at #4,956. Over the last 7 days Lightning slipped 2 places and ST Auto Detailing slipped 22 places. Lightning has the largest install base, roughly 2000× the next: 100K+ active installs against 50+ for ST Auto Detailing. Downloads this week: Lightning 9,266 and ST Auto Detailing 10.
| Metric | Lightning | ST Auto Detailing |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #27 ▼ 2 | #4,956 ▼ 22 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9,266 | 10 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (12) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 9, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 15.42.0 | 1.5 |
| Best rank on record | #24 | #4,071 |
| Days in the top 50 | 762 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2015 | Mar 2025 |
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, Lightning or ST Auto Detailing?
By active installs, Lightning: 100K+ sites run it against 50+ for ST Auto Detailing, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Lightning or ST Auto Detailing?
Lightning, at #27 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with ST Auto Detailing at #4,956. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Lightning a block theme or a classic theme? And ST Auto Detailing?
Lightning is a classic theme, ST Auto Detailing 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.