Astrocare 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
Nikkon leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,462, ahead of Astrocare at #2,437. Over the last 7 days Nikkon slipped 8 places and Astrocare slipped 60 places. Nikkon has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Astrocare. Downloads this week: Astrocare 21 and Nikkon 10. Ratings: Astrocare 5★ from 1 and Nikkon 4.9★ from 18 reviews.
| Metric | Astrocare | Nikkon |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,437 ▼ 60 | #1,462 ▼ 8 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 21 | 10 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 4.9★ (18) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 9, 2026 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.22 | 1.2.02 |
| Best rank on record | #1,939 | #1,447 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2024 | 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, Astrocare or Nikkon?
By active installs, Nikkon: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Astrocare, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Astrocare or Nikkon?
Nikkon, at #1,462 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Astrocare at #2,437. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Astrocare a block theme or a classic theme? And Nikkon?
Astrocare 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.