Lightreal vs Vayu X
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Vayu X leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,558, ahead of Lightreal at #6,876. Over the last 7 days Vayu X slipped 36 places and Lightreal slipped 168 places. Vayu X has the largest install base, roughly 3.5× the next: 70+ active installs against 20+ for Lightreal. Downloads this week: Vayu X 28 and Lightreal 9.
| Metric | Lightreal | Vayu X |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,876 ▼ 168 | #1,558 ▼ 36 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 28 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Nov 4, 2025 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #6,002 | #420 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2024 | Apr 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, Lightreal or Vayu X?
By active installs, Vayu X: 70+ sites run it against 20+ for Lightreal, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Lightreal or Vayu X?
Vayu X, at #1,558 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Lightreal at #6,876. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Lightreal a block theme or a classic theme? And Vayu X?
Lightreal is a block theme, Vayu X 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.