Nikkon vs Solar System
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 #1,463, ahead of Solar System at #7,126. Over the last 7 days Nikkon slipped 2 places and Solar System climbed 40 places. Nikkon has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 1K+ active installs against 40+ for Solar System. Downloads this week: Nikkon 10 and Solar System 8.
| Metric | Nikkon | Solar System |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,463 ▼ 2 | #7,126 ▲ 40 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 8 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (18) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 14, 2025 | May 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.02 | 0.2.7 |
| Best rank on record | #1,447 | #6,639 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2016 | Mar 2023 |
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 Solar System?
By active installs, Nikkon: 1K+ sites run it against 40+ for Solar System, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Nikkon or Solar System?
Nikkon, at #1,463 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Solar System at #7,126. 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 Solar System?
Nikkon is a classic theme, Solar System 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.