Mindful-Lite vs Zamkai FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Mindful-Lite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #917, ahead of Zamkai FSE at #1,741. Over the last 7 days Mindful-Lite slipped 197 places and Zamkai FSE slipped 54 places. Zamkai FSE has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 100+ active installs against 20+ for Mindful-Lite. Downloads this week: Mindful-Lite 13 and Zamkai FSE 10.
| Metric | Mindful-Lite | Zamkai FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #917 ▼ 197 | #1,741 ▼ 54 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 13 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 14, 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.1.4 |
| Best rank on record | #527 | #1,175 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Jan 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, Mindful-Lite or Zamkai FSE?
By active installs, Zamkai FSE: 100+ sites run it against 20+ for Mindful-Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Mindful-Lite or Zamkai FSE?
Mindful-Lite, at #917 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Zamkai FSE at #1,741. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Mindful-Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And Zamkai FSE?
Mindful-Lite is a block theme, Zamkai FSE 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.