Rubik Mag vs Sports 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
Rubik Mag leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #193, ahead of Sports Lite at #2,718. Over the last 7 days Sports Lite slipped 34 places. Sports Lite has the largest install base, roughly 8× the next: 400+ active installs against 50+ for Rubik Mag. Downloads this week: Rubik Mag 75 and Sports Lite 11.
| Metric | Rubik Mag | Sports Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #193 — | #2,718 ▼ 34 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 75 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 7, 2026 | May 15, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1 | 2.1 |
| Best rank on record | #156 | #2,634 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2026 | Jun 2021 |
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, Rubik Mag or Sports Lite?
By active installs, Sports Lite: 400+ sites run it against 50+ for Rubik Mag, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Rubik Mag or Sports Lite?
Rubik Mag, at #193 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Sports Lite at #2,718. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Rubik Mag a block theme or a classic theme? And Sports Lite?
Rubik Mag is a classic theme, Sports 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.