Masthead 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
Masthead leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #617, ahead of Nivaro at #1,789. Over the last 7 days Masthead slipped 90 places and Nivaro slipped 7 places. Nivaro has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 200+ active installs against 20+ for Masthead. Downloads this week: Masthead 20 and Nivaro 10.
| Metric | Masthead | Nivaro |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #617 ▼ 90 | #1,789 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 20 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 23, 2026 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.6264.1804 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #469 | #1,495 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | 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, Masthead or Nivaro?
By active installs, Nivaro: 200+ sites run it against 20+ for Masthead, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Masthead or Nivaro?
Masthead, at #617 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Nivaro at #1,789. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Masthead a block theme or a classic theme? And Nivaro?
Masthead 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.