Nikkon vs OwlPress
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nikkon leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,462, ahead of OwlPress at #2,949. Over the last 7 days Nikkon slipped 8 places and OwlPress climbed 11 places. Nikkon has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 1K+ active installs against 300+ for OwlPress. Downloads this week: OwlPress 47 and Nikkon 10. Ratings: Nikkon 4.9★ from 18 and OwlPress 5★ from 4 reviews.
| Metric | Nikkon | OwlPress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,462 ▼ 8 | #2,949 ▲ 11 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 47 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (18) | 5★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 14, 2025 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.02 | 1.0.40 |
| Best rank on record | #1,447 | #2,709 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2016 | Jan 2022 |
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, Nikkon or OwlPress?
By active installs, Nikkon: 1K+ sites run it against 300+ for OwlPress, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Nikkon or OwlPress?
Nikkon, at #1,462 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with OwlPress at #2,949. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Nikkon a block theme or a classic theme? And OwlPress?
Nikkon is a classic theme, OwlPress 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.