Craftsman Lite vs Nivaro
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nivaro leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,746, ahead of Craftsman Lite at #4,470. Over the last 7 days Nivaro climbed 33 places and Craftsman Lite slipped 19 places. Nivaro has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 200+ active installs against 50+ for Craftsman Lite. Downloads this week: Craftsman Lite 7 and Nivaro 7.
| Metric | Craftsman Lite | Nivaro |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,470 ▼ 19 | #1,746 ▲ 33 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 30, 2025 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #3,690 | #1,495 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2025 | Feb 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, Craftsman Lite or Nivaro?
By active installs, Nivaro: 200+ sites run it against 50+ for Craftsman Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 3, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Craftsman Lite or Nivaro?
Nivaro, at #1,746 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Craftsman Lite at #4,470. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Craftsman Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And Nivaro?
Craftsman Lite is a block theme, Nivaro 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.