Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- CleanLite currently ranks #1970 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1403, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.8, shipped on Jan 7, 2026 (285 days ago) — release #8 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #1970 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1765 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1677 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1461 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 90 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 90 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 1 |
| 2026-08-28 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 5 |
| 2026-05-30 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-27 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 8 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Adil Rafeeque |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.8 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-07 |
| Added to directory | 2026-01-07 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
CleanLite is a minimal accessible starter theme that displays posts and pages normally. It is theme directory ready when paired with the separate under construction plugin.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use CleanLite?
WordPress.org reports 90+ active installs.
How popular is CleanLite?
As of October 19, 2026, CleanLite ranks #1970 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1403.
When was CleanLite last updated?
CleanLite was last updated on January 7, 2026 (version 1.0.8). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes CleanLite?
CleanLite is developed by Adil Rafeeque. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2026.
