Eksell vs Hakoniwa
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Eksell leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,993, ahead of Hakoniwa at #4,851. Over the last 7 days Eksell climbed 43 places and Hakoniwa climbed 8 places. Eksell has the largest install base, roughly 6× the next: 600+ active installs against 100+ for Hakoniwa. Downloads this week: Hakoniwa 100 and Eksell 49. Ratings: Eksell 5★ from 13 and Hakoniwa 5★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | Eksell | Hakoniwa |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,993 ▲ 43 | #4,851 ▲ 8 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 49 | 100 |
| Rating | 5★ (13) | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 26, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.9.7 | 1.5.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,993 | #4,618 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2021 | Jun 2023 |
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, Eksell or Hakoniwa?
By active installs, Eksell: 600+ sites run it against 100+ for Hakoniwa, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 2, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Eksell or Hakoniwa?
Eksell, at #1,993 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Hakoniwa at #4,851. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Eksell a block theme or a classic theme? And Hakoniwa?
Eksell is a classic theme, Hakoniwa 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.