Artpop vs Nexter
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nexter leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #552, ahead of Artpop at #1,669. Over the last 7 days Nexter climbed 2 places and Artpop slipped 19 places. Nexter has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 2K+ active installs against 800+ for Artpop. Downloads this week: Nexter 175 and Artpop 17. Ratings: Artpop 5★ from 1 and Nexter 5★ from 14 reviews.
| Metric | Artpop | Nexter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,669 ▼ 19 | #552 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 175 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (14) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 12, 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.4 | 4.2.18 |
| Best rank on record | #1,245 | #550 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2021 | Apr 2021 |
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, Artpop or Nexter?
By active installs, Nexter: 2K+ sites run it against 800+ for Artpop, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Artpop or Nexter?
Nexter, at #552 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Artpop at #1,669. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Artpop a block theme or a classic theme? And Nexter?
Artpop is a classic theme, Nexter 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.