The Conference vs Vandana 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
The Conference leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,623, ahead of Vandana Lite at #2,496. Over the last 7 days The Conference climbed 5 places and Vandana Lite slipped 5 places. The Conference has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 1K+ active installs against 500+ for Vandana Lite. Downloads this week: Vandana Lite 42 and The Conference 34. Ratings: The Conference 5★ from 16 and Vandana Lite 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | The Conference | Vandana Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,623 ▲ 5 | #2,496 ▼ 5 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 34 | 42 |
| Rating | 5★ (16) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.7 | 1.2.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,604 | #2,446 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2018 | Aug 2020 |
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, The Conference or Vandana Lite?
By active installs, The Conference: 1K+ sites run it against 500+ for Vandana Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, The Conference or Vandana Lite?
The Conference, at #1,623 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Vandana Lite at #2,496. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is The Conference a block theme or a classic theme? And Vandana Lite?
The Conference is a classic theme, Vandana 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.