Nextawards vs Pixgraphy
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nextawards leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #379, ahead of Pixgraphy at #1,358. Over the last 7 days Nextawards climbed 11 places and Pixgraphy climbed 12 places. Nextawards has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 2K+ active installs against 1K+ for Pixgraphy. Downloads this week: Nextawards 102 and Pixgraphy 31. Ratings: Nextawards 5★ from 25 and Pixgraphy 4.9★ from 34 reviews.
| Metric | Nextawards | Pixgraphy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #379 ▲ 11 | #1,358 ▲ 12 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 102 | 31 |
| Rating | 5★ (25) | 4.9★ (34) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 27, 2026 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.9.5 | 1.4.1 |
| Best rank on record | #375 | #1,350 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2023 | Jul 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, Nextawards or Pixgraphy?
By active installs, Nextawards: 2K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Pixgraphy, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Nextawards or Pixgraphy?
Nextawards, at #379 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Pixgraphy at #1,358. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Nextawards a block theme or a classic theme? And Pixgraphy?
Nextawards is a classic theme, Pixgraphy 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.