Lite Blog vs Zakra
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Zakra leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #51, ahead of Lite Blog at #3,871. Over the last 7 days Zakra climbed 1 place and Lite Blog slipped 50 places. Zakra has the largest install base, roughly 429× the next: 30K+ active installs against 70+ for Lite Blog. Downloads this week: Zakra 1,719 and Lite Blog 10.
| Metric | Lite Blog | Zakra |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,871 ▼ 50 | #51 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 1,719 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (600) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 7, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 4.3.3 |
| Best rank on record | #2,643 | #44 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 348 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2025 | Jan 2019 |
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, Lite Blog or Zakra?
By active installs, Zakra: 30K+ sites run it against 70+ for Lite Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 3, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Lite Blog or Zakra?
Zakra, at #51 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Lite Blog at #3,871. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Lite Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And Zakra?
Lite Blog is a classic theme, Zakra 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.