Neve vs Solar PV (Photovoltaic)
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Neve leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #16, ahead of Solar PV (Photovoltaic) at #349. Over the last 7 days Neve held its place and Solar PV (Photovoltaic) slipped 41 places. Neve has the largest install base, roughly 2500× the next: 200K+ active installs against 80+ for Solar PV (Photovoltaic). Downloads this week: Neve 18,028 and Solar PV (Photovoltaic) 58.
| Metric | Neve | Solar PV (Photovoltaic) |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #16 ▬ | #349 ▼ 41 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18,028 | 58 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (1,283) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 22, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.2.17 | 1.4 |
| Best rank on record | #12 | #176 |
| Days in the top 50 | 767 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2018 | Sep 2026 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 4 | 0 |
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 Solar PV (Photovoltaic)?
By active installs, Neve: 200K+ sites run it against 80+ for Solar PV (Photovoltaic), according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Neve or Solar PV (Photovoltaic)?
Neve, at #16 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Solar PV (Photovoltaic) at #349. 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 Solar PV (Photovoltaic)?
Neve is a classic theme, Solar PV (Photovoltaic) 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.