Prime FSE vs Qalour 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
Qalour Lite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #246, ahead of Prime FSE at #988. Over the last 7 days Qalour Lite slipped 16 places and Prime FSE slipped 37 places. Prime FSE has the largest install base, roughly 2.3× the next: 700+ active installs against 300+ for Qalour Lite. Downloads this week: Prime FSE 16 and Qalour Lite 11.
| Metric | Prime FSE | Qalour Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #988 ▼ 37 | #246 ▼ 16 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 16 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jan 16, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.2 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #947 | #97 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2023 | May 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, Prime FSE or Qalour Lite?
By active installs, Prime FSE: 700+ sites run it against 300+ for Qalour Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Prime FSE or Qalour Lite?
Qalour Lite, at #246 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Prime FSE at #988. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Prime FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And Qalour Lite?
Prime FSE is a block theme, Qalour Lite 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.