Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#6072
Peak #6043
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
21K
Days tracked
16
1 day▲ 14
7 days▲ 15
30 days—
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Ghost Lite currently ranks #6072 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6043, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.0, shipped on Jan 5, 2026 (214 days ago) — release #22 since the theme joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Nik Smalin |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.0 |
| Versions released | 22 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-05 |
| Added to directory | 2020-02-01 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.25+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The 2026 theme for WordPress with creative design.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ghost Lite a free theme?
Yes — Ghost Lite is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Ghost Lite a block theme or a classic theme?
Ghost Lite is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Ghost Lite?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Ghost Lite?
As of August 7, 2026, Ghost Lite ranks #6072 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #6043.
When was Ghost Lite last updated?
Ghost Lite was last updated on January 5, 2026 (version 1.2.0). It has shipped 22 releases in total.
Who makes Ghost Lite?
Ghost Lite is developed by Nik Smalin. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in February 2020.
