Axivo 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 #1,468, ahead of Axivo at #1,847. Over the last 7 days Nikkon slipped 3 places and Axivo slipped 87 places. Nikkon has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 1K+ active installs against 40+ for Axivo. Downloads this week: Axivo 35 and Nikkon 10.
| Metric | Axivo | Nikkon |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,847 ▼ 87 | #1,468 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 35 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (18) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 16, 2026 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Current version | 2.4 | 1.2.02 |
| Best rank on record | #147 | #1,447 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | 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, Axivo or Nikkon?
By active installs, Nikkon: 1K+ sites run it against 40+ for Axivo, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Axivo or Nikkon?
Nikkon, at #1,468 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Axivo at #1,847. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Axivo a block theme or a classic theme? And Nikkon?
Axivo 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.