WordPress theme comparison
CoreLite Base vs PopularFX
At a glance
- PopularFX has more active installs: 100K+, against 10+ for CoreLite Base.
- On a typical day, PopularFX is downloaded about 159 times, CoreLite Base about 0.
- CoreLite Base has no reviews yet.
- CoreLite Base was updated more recently: Apr 19, 2026, against Aug 13, 2025 for PopularFX.
- PopularFX has been around longer: since 2020, against 2026 for CoreLite Base.
Line by line
PopularFX leads on 3 of 4 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CoreLite Base |  PopularFX |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,971 | #20 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4 | 4.5K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.6(115) |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.5 |
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