Booknest vs Quarkora
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Booknest leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #138, ahead of Quarkora at #929. Over the last 7 days Booknest slipped 11 places and Quarkora slipped 192 places. Booknest has the largest install base, roughly 17× the next: 500+ active installs against 30+ for Quarkora. Downloads this week: Booknest 21 and Quarkora 17.
| Metric | Booknest | Quarkora |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #138 ▼ 11 | #929 ▼ 192 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 21 | 17 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 2, 2026 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #24 | #295 |
| Days in the top 50 | 24 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Sep 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, Booknest or Quarkora?
By active installs, Booknest: 500+ sites run it against 30+ for Quarkora, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Booknest or Quarkora?
Booknest, at #138 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Quarkora at #929. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Booknest a block theme or a classic theme? And Quarkora?
Booknest is a block theme, Quarkora is a block 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.