Nikkon vs Varuda
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 #1,451, ahead of Varuda at #4,045. Over the last 7 days Nikkon slipped 4 places and Varuda slipped 38 places. Nikkon has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Varuda. Downloads this week: Varuda 16 and Nikkon 10.
| Metric | Nikkon | Varuda |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,451 ▼ 4 | #4,045 ▼ 38 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 16 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (18) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 14, 2025 | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.02 | 20.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,447 | #3,714 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2016 | Dec 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 Varuda?
By active installs, Nikkon: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Varuda, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Nikkon or Varuda?
Nikkon, at #1,451 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Varuda at #4,045. 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 Varuda?
Nikkon is a classic theme, Varuda 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.