ShogunLite vs Wira
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Wira leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,889, ahead of ShogunLite at #8,431. Over the last 7 days Wira climbed 12 places and ShogunLite slipped 19 places. Wira has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 50+ active installs against 20+ for ShogunLite. Downloads this week: ShogunLite 16 and Wira 12.
| Metric | ShogunLite | Wira |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,431 ▼ 19 | #1,889 ▲ 12 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 16 | 12 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 7, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.4 | 1.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #8,111 | #724 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2019 | 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, ShogunLite or Wira?
By active installs, Wira: 50+ sites run it against 20+ for ShogunLite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, ShogunLite or Wira?
Wira, at #1,889 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with ShogunLite at #8,431. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is ShogunLite a block theme or a classic theme? And Wira?
ShogunLite is a classic theme, Wira 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.