Arxon vs Nikkon
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 #1,420, ahead of Nikkon at #1,468. Over the last 7 days Arxon slipped 220 places and Nikkon slipped 7 places. Nikkon has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 1K+ active installs against 20+ for Arxon. Downloads this week: Arxon 18 and Nikkon 10.
| Metric | Arxon | Nikkon |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,420 ▼ 220 | #1,468 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (18) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.2 | 1.2.02 |
| Best rank on record | #620 | #1,455 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Nov 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, Arxon or Nikkon?
By active installs, Nikkon: 1K+ sites run it against 20+ for Arxon, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Arxon or Nikkon?
Arxon, at #1,420 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Nikkon at #1,468. 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 Nikkon?
Arxon is a classic theme, Nikkon 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.