Oigny Lite vs Sterling 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
Oigny Lite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #707, ahead of Sterling FSE at #3,652. Over the last 7 days Oigny Lite slipped 7 places and Sterling FSE slipped 41 places. Oigny Lite has the largest install base, roughly 7× the next: 700+ active installs against 100+ for Sterling FSE. Downloads this week: Oigny Lite 44 and Sterling FSE 11.
| Metric | Oigny Lite | Sterling FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #707 ▼ 7 | #3,652 ▼ 41 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 44 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 6, 2026 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.1 | 1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #32 | #2,837 |
| Days in the top 50 | 59 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2024 | Feb 2024 |
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, Oigny Lite or Sterling FSE?
By active installs, Oigny Lite: 700+ sites run it against 100+ for Sterling FSE, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Oigny Lite or Sterling FSE?
Oigny Lite, at #707 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Sterling FSE at #3,652. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Oigny Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And Sterling FSE?
Oigny Lite is a block theme, Sterling 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.