Nisarg vs Simple and Clean
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nisarg leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #237, ahead of Simple and Clean at #8,241. Over the last 7 days Nisarg climbed 1 place and Simple and Clean slipped 7 places. Nisarg has the largest install base, roughly 150× the next: 9K+ active installs against 60+ for Simple and Clean. Downloads this week: Nisarg 452 and Simple and Clean 7. Ratings: Nisarg 4.7★ from 33 and Simple and Clean 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Nisarg | Simple and Clean |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #237 ▲ 1 | #8,241 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 9K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 452 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (33) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.7 | 1.0.9 |
| Best rank on record | #233 | #7,903 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2016 | Oct 2013 |
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, Nisarg or Simple and Clean?
By active installs, Nisarg: 9K+ sites run it against 60+ for Simple and Clean, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Nisarg or Simple and Clean?
Nisarg, at #237 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Simple and Clean at #8,241. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Nisarg a block theme or a classic theme? And Simple and Clean?
Nisarg is a classic theme, Simple and Clean 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.