Cenote vs NexusWP
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Cenote leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #462, ahead of NexusWP at #7,464. Over the last 7 days Cenote slipped 9 places and NexusWP slipped 31 places. Cenote has the largest install base, roughly 400× the next: 4K+ active installs against 10+ for NexusWP. Downloads this week: Cenote 439 and NexusWP 7.
| Metric | Cenote | NexusWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #462 ▼ 9 | #7,464 ▼ 31 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 439 | 7 |
| Rating | 5★ (113) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 8, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.3 | 1.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #453 | #6,709 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2018 | Jun 2025 |
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, Cenote or NexusWP?
By active installs, Cenote: 4K+ sites run it against 10+ for NexusWP, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Cenote or NexusWP?
Cenote, at #462 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with NexusWP at #7,464. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Cenote a block theme or a classic theme? And NexusWP?
Cenote is a classic theme, NexusWP 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.