Green Nursery vs Hestia
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Hestia leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #30, ahead of Green Nursery at #3,394. Over the last 7 days Hestia held its place and Green Nursery slipped 70 places. Hestia has the largest install base, roughly 2333× the next: 70K+ active installs against 30+ for Green Nursery. Downloads this week: Hestia 10,038 and Green Nursery 47.
| Metric | Green Nursery | Hestia |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,394 ▼ 70 | #30 ▬ |
| Active installs | 30+ | 70K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 47 | 10,038 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.8★ (563) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 26, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.1 | 3.3.9 |
| Best rank on record | #2,215 | #26 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 767 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | May 2017 |
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, Green Nursery or Hestia?
By active installs, Hestia: 70K+ sites run it against 30+ for Green Nursery, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Green Nursery or Hestia?
Hestia, at #30 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Green Nursery at #3,394. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Green Nursery a block theme or a classic theme? And Hestia?
Green Nursery is a classic theme, Hestia 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.