Astropic vs HeadlessNext
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Astropic leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,738, ahead of HeadlessNext at #1,883. Over the last 7 days Astropic slipped 65 places and HeadlessNext slipped 15 places. Astropic has the largest install base, roughly 1.5× the next: 30+ active installs against 20+ for HeadlessNext. Downloads this week: Astropic 29 and HeadlessNext 9.
| Metric | Astropic | HeadlessNext |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,738 ▼ 65 | #1,883 ▼ 15 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 29 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.5.0 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #367 | #667 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Aug 2026 |
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, Astropic or HeadlessNext?
By active installs, Astropic: 30+ sites run it against 20+ for HeadlessNext, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Astropic or HeadlessNext?
Astropic, at #1,738 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with HeadlessNext at #1,883. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Astropic a block theme or a classic theme? And HeadlessNext?
Astropic is a block theme, HeadlessNext 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.