WordPress theme comparison
Build Lite vs Parabola
At a glance
- Parabola has more active installs: 10K+, against 100+ for Build Lite.
- On a typical day, Parabola is downloaded about 15 times, Build Lite about 1.
- Parabola is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 70 reviews, against 2.8 from 6 reviews.
- Build Lite was updated more recently: Oct 19, 2026, against Feb 1, 2026 for Parabola.
- Parabola has been around longer: since 2013, against 2016 for Build Lite.
Line by line
Parabola leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Build Lite |  Parabola |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,328 | #213 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 123 | 535 |
| Rating | 2.8(6) | 4.9(70) |
| Last release | 22 days ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 5.4 |
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