FSE Empire 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 #1,789, ahead of FSE Empire at #3,246. Over the last 7 days Nivaro slipped 7 places and FSE Empire slipped 158 places. FSE Empire has the largest install base: 200+ active installs against 200+ for Nivaro. Downloads this week: Nivaro 10 and FSE Empire 9.
| Metric | FSE Empire | Nivaro |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,246 ▼ 158 | #1,789 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Mar 24, 2026 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #2,666 | #1,495 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2023 | 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, FSE Empire or Nivaro?
By active installs, FSE Empire: 200+ sites run it against 200+ for Nivaro, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, FSE Empire or Nivaro?
Nivaro, at #1,789 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with FSE Empire at #3,246. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is FSE Empire a block theme or a classic theme? And Nivaro?
FSE Empire 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.