Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Aurora Lite currently ranks #2453 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #951, first reached on Jun 24, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.9, shipped on Jul 24, 2026 (42 days ago) — release #10 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | #2453 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2447 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1672 |
| 2026-06-24 | #951 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 20 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20 |
| 2026-06-24 | 10 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | 11 |
| 2026-05-20 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Daniel Ekay |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.9 |
| Versions released | 10 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-24 |
| Added to directory | 2026-06-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Aurora Lite gives you complete control over every section of your blog, header, homepage, archives, posts, and 404, all from the live Customizer, with no code required. It is a flexible WordPress blog theme built for bloggers, publishers, and content-driven websites. Supports custom colors, Google Fonts, RTL languages, Ajax load more, masonry archives, sidebar control, and WooCommerce. Upgrade to Aurora Pro for 53 layout templates, custom content sections, vertical headers, contact details in header and footer, author social fields, custom JavaScript fields, and 5000+ possible design combinations.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Aurora Lite?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is Aurora Lite?
As of September 4, 2026, Aurora Lite ranks #2453 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #951.
When was Aurora Lite last updated?
Aurora Lite was last updated on July 24, 2026 (version 1.0.9). It has shipped 10 releases in total.
Who makes Aurora Lite?
Aurora Lite is developed by Daniel Ekay. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2026.
