Nivaro vs Spectral FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nivaro leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,773, ahead of Spectral FSE at #2,286. Over the last 7 days Nivaro climbed 18 places and Spectral FSE slipped 76 places. Nivaro has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for Spectral FSE. Downloads this week: Spectral FSE 12 and Nivaro 7.
| Metric | Nivaro | Spectral FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,773 ▲ 18 | #2,286 ▼ 76 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 12 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 16, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,495 | #1,259 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2025 | Jul 2025 |
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, Nivaro or Spectral FSE?
By active installs, Nivaro: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for Spectral FSE, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Nivaro or Spectral FSE?
Nivaro, at #1,773 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Spectral FSE at #2,286. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Nivaro a block theme or a classic theme? And Spectral FSE?
Nivaro is a block theme, Spectral FSE 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.