Nexal vs Shadcn
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nexal leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #675, ahead of Shadcn at #1,668. Over the last 7 days Nexal slipped 16 places and Shadcn slipped 51 places. Nexal has the largest install base, roughly 6× the next: 600+ active installs against 100+ for Shadcn. Downloads this week: Nexal 14 and Shadcn 11.
| Metric | Nexal | Shadcn |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #675 ▼ 16 | #1,668 ▼ 51 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 12, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.2.0 |
| Best rank on record | #545 | #1,242 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2025 | Nov 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, Nexal or Shadcn?
By active installs, Nexal: 600+ sites run it against 100+ for Shadcn, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Nexal or Shadcn?
Nexal, at #675 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Shadcn at #1,668. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Nexal a block theme or a classic theme? And Shadcn?
Nexal is a block theme, Shadcn 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.