Adventurer vs Nova Business
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nova Business leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,699, ahead of Adventurer at #1,999. Over the last 7 days Nova Business slipped 18 places and Adventurer slipped 13 places. Adventurer has the largest install base, roughly 4.4× the next: 400+ active installs against 90+ for Nova Business. Downloads this week: Adventurer 12 and Nova Business 10.
| Metric | Adventurer | Nova Business |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,999 ▼ 13 | #1,699 ▼ 18 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 12 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 24, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #1,975 | #950 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2023 | Feb 2026 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Adventurer or Nova Business?
By active installs, Adventurer: 400+ sites run it against 90+ for Nova Business, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Adventurer or Nova Business?
Nova Business, at #1,699 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Adventurer at #1,999. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Adventurer a block theme or a classic theme? And Nova Business?
Adventurer is a block theme, Nova Business is a classic theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.