Persist Lite vs Screenr
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Screenr leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #338, ahead of Persist Lite at #3,955. Over the last 7 days Screenr slipped 4 places and Persist Lite slipped 22 places. Screenr has the largest install base, roughly 60× the next: 6K+ active installs against 100+ for Persist Lite. Downloads this week: Screenr 370 and Persist Lite 8.
| Metric | Persist Lite | Screenr |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,955 ▼ 22 | #338 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 6K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 370 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.4★ (21) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 16, 2025 | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0 | 1.2.10 |
| Best rank on record | #3,734 | #327 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2022 | Sep 2016 |
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, Persist Lite or Screenr?
By active installs, Screenr: 6K+ sites run it against 100+ for Persist Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Persist Lite or Screenr?
Screenr, at #338 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Persist Lite at #3,955. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Persist Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And Screenr?
Persist Lite is a classic theme, Screenr 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.