
Hive Lite
v1.3.4by pixelgrade · updated 5 years ago
An effortless tool for publishers of all kind, cherished for its clean masonry-style layout, modern typography and flexibility. Whether you're looking to share your own thoughts, write about your latest findings or just…
- Rank
- –
- No change yet
- Active installs
- 300+
- As WordPress.org reports it
- Total downloads
- 42.5K
- 42,495 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 13 reviews
- First released
- Apr 2, 2018
- 8 years ago
Hive Lite at a glance
Hive Lite is a WordPress theme by pixelgrade with 300+ active installs. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Version 1.3.4 came out on Mar 4, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats7 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hive Lite |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
Rank over time
Growth %
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Ratings breakdown
5.0★★★★★13 reviews
- 5 ★13 (100%)
- 4 ★0 (0%)
- 3 ★0 (0%)
- 2 ★0 (0%)
- 1 ★0 (0%)
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.4
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9.9
- Requires PHP
- 5.3.0
- First released
- Apr 2, 2018
- Last updated
- Mar 4, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hive Lite
How many websites use Hive Lite?
Hive Lite is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher.
How many times has Hive Lite been downloaded?
42,495 times in total since 2018. See download stats
When was Hive Lite last updated?
Version 1.3.4 came out on Mar 4, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is Hive Lite still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained.
What rating does Hive Lite have?
5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Hive Lite?
The themes most like Hive Lite, by the tags they share, are Hestia (70K+), Inspiro (60K+) and Parabola (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | 300+ |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 13 |
| Total downloads | 42.5K |
| Author | pixelgrade |
| First released | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Version | 1.3.4 |
| Requires WP | 4.9.9 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3.0 |
| Last updated | Mar 4, 2021 |
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