Kubio 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
Kubio leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #28, ahead of Nomad Blog at #2,193. Over the last 7 days Kubio slipped 2 places and Nomad Blog climbed 36 places. Kubio has the largest install base, roughly 200× the next: 20K+ active installs against 100+ for Nomad Blog. Downloads this week: Kubio 1,111 and Nomad Blog 7.
| Metric | Kubio | Nomad Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #28 ▼ 2 | #2,193 ▲ 36 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,111 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (6) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 8, 2026 | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.115 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #14 | #1,851 |
| Days in the top 50 | 761 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2024 | 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, Kubio or Nomad Blog?
By active installs, Kubio: 20K+ sites run it against 100+ for Nomad Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kubio or Nomad Blog?
Kubio, at #28 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Nomad Blog at #2,193. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Kubio a block theme or a classic theme? And Nomad Blog?
Kubio 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.