Nirvata vs RC Drone
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 #595, ahead of RC Drone at #6,197. Over the last 7 days Nirvata slipped 7 places and RC Drone slipped 14 places. Nirvata has the largest install base, roughly 15× the next: 600+ active installs against 40+ for RC Drone. Downloads this week: Nirvata 31 and RC Drone 11.
| Metric | Nirvata | RC Drone |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #595 ▼ 7 | #6,197 ▼ 14 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 31 | 11 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 11, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.4 | 1.4.1 |
| Best rank on record | #516 | #5,436 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2025 | May 2024 |
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 RC Drone?
By active installs, Nirvata: 600+ sites run it against 40+ for RC Drone, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Nirvata or RC Drone?
Nirvata, at #595 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with RC Drone at #6,197. 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 RC Drone?
Nirvata is a classic theme, RC Drone 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.