Moonlit Dark 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 #1,463, ahead of Moonlit Dark at #6,917. Over the last 7 days Nikkon slipped 2 places and Moonlit Dark slipped 34 places. Nikkon has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 1K+ active installs against 40+ for Moonlit Dark. Downloads this week: Moonlit Dark 12 and Nikkon 10. Ratings: Moonlit Dark 5★ from 1 and Nikkon 4.9★ from 18 reviews.
| Metric | Moonlit Dark | Nikkon |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,917 ▼ 34 | #1,463 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 12 | 10 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 4.9★ (18) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 14, 2026 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.6.5 | 1.2.02 |
| Best rank on record | #6,611 | #1,447 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2023 | 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, Moonlit Dark or Nikkon?
By active installs, Nikkon: 1K+ sites run it against 40+ for Moonlit Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Moonlit Dark or Nikkon?
Nikkon, at #1,463 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Moonlit Dark at #6,917. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Moonlit Dark a block theme or a classic theme? And Nikkon?
Moonlit Dark 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.