Nirvata vs Olsen Light
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nirvata leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #580, ahead of Olsen Light at #916. Over the last 7 days Nirvata slipped 18 places. Olsen Light has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 2K+ active installs against 600+ for Nirvata. Downloads this week: Olsen Light 1,892 and Nirvata 20. Ratings: Nirvata 5★ from 2 and Olsen Light 4.9★ from 129 reviews.
| Metric | Nirvata | Olsen Light |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #580 ▼ 18 | #916 — |
| Active installs | 600+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 20 | 1,892 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | 4.9★ (129) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 11, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.4 | 1.8.0 |
| Best rank on record | #516 | #909 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2025 | Jan 2016 |
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, Nirvata or Olsen Light?
By active installs, Olsen Light: 2K+ sites run it against 600+ for Nirvata, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Nirvata or Olsen Light?
Nirvata, at #580 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Olsen Light at #916. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Nirvata a block theme or a classic theme? And Olsen Light?
Nirvata is a classic theme, Olsen Light 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.