Avril 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
Avril leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #405, ahead of Nikkon at #1,463. Over the last 7 days Avril slipped 4 places and Nikkon slipped 2 places. Avril has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 3K+ active installs against 1K+ for Nikkon. Downloads this week: Avril 375 and Nikkon 10. Ratings: Avril 4.6★ from 34 and Nikkon 4.9★ from 18 reviews.
| Metric | Avril | Nikkon |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #405 ▼ 4 | #1,463 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 375 | 10 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (34) | 4.9★ (18) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Current version | 22.4 | 1.2.02 |
| Best rank on record | #389 | #1,447 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2020 | 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, Avril or Nikkon?
By active installs, Avril: 3K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Nikkon, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Avril or Nikkon?
Avril, at #405 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Nikkon at #1,463. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Avril a block theme or a classic theme? And Nikkon?
Avril 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.