WPWriter vs Yivic 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
WPWriter leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #999, ahead of Yivic Lite at #3,202. Over the last 7 days WPWriter slipped 23 places and Yivic Lite slipped 73 places. WPWriter has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 100+ active installs against 50+ for Yivic Lite. Downloads this week: WPWriter 36 and Yivic Lite 10.
| Metric | WPWriter | Yivic Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #999 ▼ 23 | #3,202 ▼ 73 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 36 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 25, 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.5.6 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #706 | #2,443 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | Jan 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, WPWriter or Yivic Lite?
By active installs, WPWriter: 100+ sites run it against 50+ for Yivic Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, WPWriter or Yivic Lite?
WPWriter, at #999 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Yivic Lite at #3,202. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is WPWriter a block theme or a classic theme? And Yivic Lite?
WPWriter is a classic theme, Yivic 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.