Nextra vs Zamkai FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Zamkai FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,853, ahead of Nextra at #6,427. Over the last 7 days Zamkai FSE slipped 102 places and Nextra slipped 26 places. Zamkai FSE has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 90+ active installs against 30+ for Nextra. Downloads this week: Zamkai FSE 8 and Nextra 7.
| Metric | Nextra | Zamkai FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,427 ▼ 26 | #1,853 ▼ 102 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.1.4 |
| Best rank on record | #5,917 | #1,175 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2024 | Jan 2026 |
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, Nextra or Zamkai FSE?
By active installs, Zamkai FSE: 90+ sites run it against 30+ for Nextra, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Nextra or Zamkai FSE?
Zamkai FSE, at #1,853 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Nextra at #6,427. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Nextra a block theme or a classic theme? And Zamkai FSE?
Nextra is a block theme, Zamkai FSE 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.