MaxWP vs Neom Dark
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Neom Dark leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #947, ahead of MaxWP at #7,648. Over the last 7 days Neom Dark slipped 35 places and MaxWP slipped 30 places. Neom Dark has the largest install base, roughly 4.3× the next: 300+ active installs against 70+ for MaxWP. Downloads this week: Neom Dark 33 and MaxWP 8.
| Metric | MaxWP | Neom Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,648 ▼ 30 | #947 ▼ 35 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 33 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 22, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 0.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #6,538 | #770 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2019 | Aug 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, MaxWP or Neom Dark?
By active installs, Neom Dark: 300+ sites run it against 70+ for MaxWP, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, MaxWP or Neom Dark?
Neom Dark, at #947 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with MaxWP at #7,648. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is MaxWP a block theme or a classic theme? And Neom Dark?
MaxWP is a classic theme, Neom Dark 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.