CosmosWP vs Nirvata
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nirvata leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #573, ahead of CosmosWP at #777. Over the last 7 days Nirvata slipped 1 place and CosmosWP climbed 2 places. CosmosWP has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 2K+ active installs against 600+ for Nirvata. Downloads this week: CosmosWP 55 and Nirvata 18. Ratings: CosmosWP 5★ from 74 and Nirvata 5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | CosmosWP | Nirvata |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #777 ▲ 2 | #573 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 55 | 18 |
| Rating | 5★ (74) | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 28, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.2 | 1.4.4 |
| Best rank on record | #776 | #516 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2020 | May 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, CosmosWP or Nirvata?
By active installs, CosmosWP: 2K+ sites run it against 600+ for Nirvata, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CosmosWP or Nirvata?
Nirvata, at #573 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with CosmosWP at #777. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is CosmosWP a block theme or a classic theme? And Nirvata?
CosmosWP is a classic theme, Nirvata 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.