Nimbsy vs Origin Canvas
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nimbsy leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,700, ahead of Origin Canvas at #1,930. Over the last 7 days Nimbsy slipped 195 places and Origin Canvas slipped 4 places. Origin Canvas has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 40+ active installs against 20+ for Nimbsy. Downloads this week: Nimbsy 14 and Origin Canvas 10.
| Metric | Nimbsy | Origin Canvas |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,700 ▼ 195 | #1,930 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.1.1 | 1.3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #614 | #542 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Jun 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, Nimbsy or Origin Canvas?
By active installs, Origin Canvas: 40+ sites run it against 20+ for Nimbsy, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Nimbsy or Origin Canvas?
Nimbsy, at #1,700 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Origin Canvas at #1,930. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Nimbsy a block theme or a classic theme? And Origin Canvas?
Nimbsy is a block theme, Origin Canvas 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.