MorningTime Lite vs Twenty Fifteen
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Twenty Fifteen leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #44, ahead of MorningTime Lite at #6,172. Over the last 7 days Twenty Fifteen slipped 1 place and MorningTime Lite climbed 4 places. Twenty Fifteen has the largest install base, roughly 300× the next: 60K+ active installs against 200+ for MorningTime Lite. Downloads this week: Twenty Fifteen 26,323 and MorningTime Lite 22.
| Metric | MorningTime Lite | Twenty Fifteen |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,172 ▲ 4 | #44 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 22 | 26,323 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.4★ (54) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 2, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.3 | 4.3 |
| Best rank on record | #6,018 | #37 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 736 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2015 | Dec 2014 |
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, MorningTime Lite or Twenty Fifteen?
By active installs, Twenty Fifteen: 60K+ sites run it against 200+ for MorningTime Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, MorningTime Lite or Twenty Fifteen?
Twenty Fifteen, at #44 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with MorningTime Lite at #6,172. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is MorningTime Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And Twenty Fifteen?
MorningTime Lite is a classic theme, Twenty Fifteen 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.