Neom Dark vs Pepe Lite
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Neom Dark leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #931, ahead of Pepe Lite at #6,948. Over the last 7 days Neom Dark slipped 19 places and Pepe Lite climbed 1 place. Neom Dark has the largest install base, roughly 3.8× the next: 300+ active installs against 80+ for Pepe Lite. Downloads this week: Neom Dark 32 and Pepe Lite 11.
| Metric | Neom Dark | Pepe Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #931 ▼ 19 | #6,948 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 32 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Dec 9, 2025 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.0.2 | 3.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #770 | #6,759 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2025 | Sep 2020 |
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, Neom Dark or Pepe Lite?
By active installs, Neom Dark: 300+ sites run it against 80+ for Pepe Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Neom Dark or Pepe Lite?
Neom Dark, at #931 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Pepe Lite at #6,948. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Neom Dark a block theme or a classic theme? And Pepe Lite?
Neom Dark is a classic theme, Pepe Lite 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.