Arxon vs ResumeX Dark
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 #1,459, ahead of ResumeX Dark at #6,210. Over the last 7 days Arxon slipped 102 places and ResumeX Dark climbed 25 places. ResumeX Dark has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 60+ active installs against 30+ for Arxon. Downloads this week: Arxon 18 and ResumeX Dark 12.
| Metric | Arxon | ResumeX Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,459 ▼ 102 | #6,210 ▲ 25 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 12 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 16, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3 | 1.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #620 | #5,905 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Jun 2023 |
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 ResumeX Dark?
By active installs, ResumeX Dark: 60+ sites run it against 30+ for Arxon, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Arxon or ResumeX Dark?
Arxon, at #1,459 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with ResumeX Dark at #6,210. 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 ResumeX Dark?
Arxon is a classic theme, ResumeX Dark 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.