HeadlessNext vs Quarkora
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Quarkora leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #813, ahead of HeadlessNext at #1,883. Over the last 7 days Quarkora slipped 146 places and HeadlessNext slipped 15 places. Quarkora has the largest install base, roughly 1.5× the next: 30+ active installs against 20+ for HeadlessNext. Downloads this week: Quarkora 16 and HeadlessNext 9.
| Metric | HeadlessNext | Quarkora |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,883 ▼ 15 | #813 ▼ 146 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 16 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 11, 2026 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.6 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #667 | #295 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 |
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, HeadlessNext or Quarkora?
By active installs, Quarkora: 30+ sites run it against 20+ for HeadlessNext, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, HeadlessNext or Quarkora?
Quarkora, at #813 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with HeadlessNext at #1,883. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is HeadlessNext a block theme or a classic theme? And Quarkora?
HeadlessNext is a classic theme, Quarkora 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.