Neve vs OceanWP
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
OceanWP leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #9, ahead of Neve at #16. OceanWP has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 400K+ active installs against 200K+ for Neve. Downloads this week: OceanWP 16,205 and Neve 11,384. Ratings: Neve 4.7★ from 1,283 and OceanWP 4.9★ from 5,715 reviews.
| Metric | Neve | OceanWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #16 ▬ | #9 ▬ |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 400K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11,384 | 16,205 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (1,283) | 4.9★ (5,715) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 7, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.2.16 | 4.2.7 |
| Best rank on record | #12 | #8 |
| Days in the top 50 | 754 | 754 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2018 | Jun 2017 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 3 | 5 |
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, Neve or OceanWP?
By active installs, OceanWP: 400K+ sites run it against 200K+ for Neve, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Neve or OceanWP?
OceanWP, at #9 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Neve at #16. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Neve a block theme or a classic theme? And OceanWP?
Neve is a classic theme, OceanWP 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.