Illdy vs Nomad Blog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Illdy leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #501, ahead of Nomad Blog at #2,172. Over the last 7 days Illdy slipped 11 places and Nomad Blog climbed 41 places. Illdy has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 4K+ active installs against 100+ for Nomad Blog. Downloads this week: Illdy 343 and Nomad Blog 7.
| Metric | Illdy | Nomad Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #501 ▼ 11 | #2,172 ▲ 41 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 343 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (61) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Current version | 2.4.0 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #484 | #1,851 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2016 | Jan 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, Illdy or Nomad Blog?
By active installs, Illdy: 4K+ sites run it against 100+ for Nomad Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Illdy or Nomad Blog?
Illdy, at #501 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Nomad Blog at #2,172. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Illdy a block theme or a classic theme? And Nomad Blog?
Illdy is a classic theme, Nomad Blog 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.