Sparkle FSE vs Stylezen 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
Stylezen Lite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #723, ahead of Sparkle FSE at #1,272. Over the last 7 days Stylezen Lite slipped 172 places and Sparkle FSE slipped 13 places. Sparkle FSE has the largest install base, roughly 23× the next: 700+ active installs against 30+ for Stylezen Lite. Downloads this week: Stylezen Lite 30 and Sparkle FSE 17.
| Metric | Sparkle FSE | Stylezen Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,272 ▼ 13 | #723 ▼ 172 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 30 |
| Rating | 5★ (3) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Nov 19, 2025 | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.1 | 0.1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,252 | #412 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2022 | Sep 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, Sparkle FSE or Stylezen Lite?
By active installs, Sparkle FSE: 700+ sites run it against 30+ for Stylezen Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Sparkle FSE or Stylezen Lite?
Stylezen Lite, at #723 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Sparkle FSE at #1,272. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Sparkle FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And Stylezen Lite?
Sparkle FSE is a block theme, Stylezen 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.