Maxtech vs Nikkon
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nikkon leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,448, ahead of Maxtech at #5,660. Over the last 7 days Nikkon climbed 3 places and Maxtech climbed 32 places. Nikkon has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 1K+ active installs against 50+ for Maxtech. Downloads this week: Maxtech 33 and Nikkon 10.
| Metric | Maxtech | Nikkon |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,660 ▲ 32 | #1,448 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 33 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (18) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.24 | 1.2.02 |
| Best rank on record | #5,213 | #1,447 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2024 | Nov 2016 |
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, Maxtech or Nikkon?
By active installs, Nikkon: 1K+ sites run it against 50+ for Maxtech, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Maxtech or Nikkon?
Nikkon, at #1,448 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Maxtech at #5,660. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Maxtech a block theme or a classic theme? And Nikkon?
Maxtech is a classic theme, Nikkon 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.