WordPress theme comparison
Build Lite vs Neve
At a glance
- Neve has more active installs: 200K+, against 100+ for Build Lite.
- On a typical day, Neve is downloaded about 2,117 times, Build Lite about 1.
- Neve is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 1,284 reviews, against 2.8 from 6 reviews.
- Neve was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 19, 2026 for Build Lite.
- Build Lite has been around longer: since 2016, against 2018 for Neve.
Line by line
Neve leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Build Lite |  Neve |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,325 | #16 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 123 | 124.1K |
| Rating | 2.8(6) | 4.7(1.3K) |
| Last release | 22 days ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.0 |
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