Arxon vs Astrocare
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Arxon leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,446, ahead of Astrocare at #2,407. Over the last 7 days Arxon slipped 66 places and Astrocare slipped 40 places. Astrocare has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 100+ active installs against 30+ for Arxon. Downloads this week: Astrocare 21 and Arxon 18.
| Metric | Arxon | Astrocare |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,446 ▼ 66 | #2,407 ▼ 40 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 21 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3 | 1.0.22 |
| Best rank on record | #620 | #1,939 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Dec 2024 |
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, Arxon or Astrocare?
By active installs, Astrocare: 100+ sites run it against 30+ for Arxon, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Arxon or Astrocare?
Arxon, at #1,446 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Astrocare at #2,407. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Arxon a block theme or a classic theme? And Astrocare?
Arxon is a classic theme, Astrocare 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.