Arxon vs BoxWP
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 #1,465, ahead of BoxWP at #7,372. Over the last 7 days Arxon slipped 85 places and BoxWP slipped 36 places. BoxWP has the largest install base, roughly 2.7× the next: 80+ active installs against 30+ for Arxon. Downloads this week: Arxon 18 and BoxWP 8.
| Metric | Arxon | BoxWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,465 ▼ 85 | #7,372 ▼ 36 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 16, 2026 | Jun 21, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.3 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #620 | #6,524 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | May 2019 |
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 BoxWP?
By active installs, BoxWP: 80+ sites run it against 30+ for Arxon, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Arxon or BoxWP?
Arxon, at #1,465 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BoxWP at #7,372. 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 BoxWP?
Arxon is a classic theme, BoxWP 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.