Prime FSE vs Webrand 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
Webrand Lite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #35, ahead of Prime FSE at #988. Over the last 7 days Webrand Lite climbed 1 place and Prime FSE slipped 37 places. Webrand Lite has the largest install base, roughly 4.3× the next: 3K+ active installs against 700+ for Prime FSE. Downloads this week: Webrand Lite 240 and Prime FSE 16.
| Metric | Prime FSE | Webrand Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #988 ▼ 37 | #35 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 16 | 240 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jan 16, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.2 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #947 | #22 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 92 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2023 | Apr 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 Webrand Lite?
By active installs, Webrand Lite: 3K+ sites run it against 700+ for Prime FSE, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Prime FSE or Webrand Lite?
Webrand Lite, at #35 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 Webrand Lite?
Prime FSE is a block theme, Webrand 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.