Terminal Lite vs Xmag
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Xmag leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,703, ahead of Terminal Lite at #8,396. Over the last 7 days Xmag climbed 16 places and Terminal Lite slipped 12 places. Xmag has the largest install base, roughly 33× the next: 1K+ active installs against 30+ for Terminal Lite. Downloads this week: Xmag 36 and Terminal Lite 7. Ratings: Terminal Lite 1★ from 1 and Xmag 4.4★ from 9 reviews.
| Metric | Terminal Lite | Xmag |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,396 ▼ 12 | #1,703 ▲ 16 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 36 |
| Rating | 1★ (1) | 4.4★ (9) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 11, 2025 | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.8 | 1.3.6 |
| Best rank on record | #8,046 | #1,702 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2016 | Dec 2016 |
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, Terminal Lite or Xmag?
By active installs, Xmag: 1K+ sites run it against 30+ for Terminal Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Terminal Lite or Xmag?
Xmag, at #1,703 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Terminal Lite at #8,396. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Terminal Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And Xmag?
Terminal Lite is a classic theme, Xmag 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.