Arxon vs Softura
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 Softura at #6,880. Over the last 7 days Arxon slipped 102 places and Softura slipped 37 places. Arxon has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 30+ active installs against 10+ for Softura. Downloads this week: Softura 20 and Arxon 18.
| Metric | Arxon | Softura |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,459 ▼ 102 | #6,880 ▼ 37 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 20 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3 | 1.18 |
| Best rank on record | #620 | #5,629 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Jul 2025 |
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 Softura?
By active installs, Arxon: 30+ sites run it against 10+ for Softura, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Arxon or Softura?
Arxon, at #1,459 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Softura at #6,880. 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 Softura?
Arxon is a classic theme, Softura 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.