Artist Portfolio vs Nirvata
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nirvata leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #580, ahead of Artist Portfolio at #2,749. Over the last 7 days Nirvata slipped 18 places and Artist Portfolio climbed 12 places. Nirvata has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 600+ active installs against 300+ for Artist Portfolio. Downloads this week: Artist Portfolio 42 and Nirvata 20. Ratings: Artist Portfolio 5★ from 2 and Nirvata 5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Artist Portfolio | Nirvata |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,749 ▲ 12 | #580 ▼ 18 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 42 | 20 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 13, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.9.8 | 1.4.4 |
| Best rank on record | #2,623 | #516 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2022 | May 2025 |
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, Artist Portfolio or Nirvata?
By active installs, Nirvata: 600+ sites run it against 300+ for Artist Portfolio, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Artist Portfolio or Nirvata?
Nirvata, at #580 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Artist Portfolio at #2,749. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Artist Portfolio a block theme or a classic theme? And Nirvata?
Artist Portfolio is a classic theme, Nirvata 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.