Albatross vs Nisarg
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nisarg leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #238, ahead of Albatross at #793. Over the last 7 days Nisarg held its place and Albatross climbed 11 places. Nisarg has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 10K+ active installs against 1K+ for Albatross. Downloads this week: Nisarg 256 and Albatross 32. Ratings: Albatross 4.4★ from 5 and Nisarg 4.7★ from 33 reviews.
| Metric | Albatross | Nisarg |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #793 ▲ 11 | #238 ▬ |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 32 | 256 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (5) | 4.7★ (33) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 12, 2025 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.4 | 1.7 |
| Best rank on record | #790 | #233 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2020 | Mar 2016 |
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, Albatross or Nisarg?
By active installs, Nisarg: 10K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Albatross, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Albatross or Nisarg?
Nisarg, at #238 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Albatross at #793. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Albatross a block theme or a classic theme? And Nisarg?
Albatross is a classic theme, Nisarg 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.