Nokke vs Overlay
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Overlay leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #623, ahead of Nokke at #4,736. Over the last 7 days Overlay slipped 4 places and Nokke slipped 4 places. Overlay has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for Nokke. Downloads this week: Overlay 47 and Nokke 15.
| Metric | Nokke | Overlay |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,736 ▼ 4 | #623 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 47 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (49) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 3, 2026 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.17 | 2.0.11 |
| Best rank on record | #4,452 | #613 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2021 | Sep 2019 |
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, Nokke or Overlay?
By active installs, Overlay: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for Nokke, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Nokke or Overlay?
Overlay, at #623 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Nokke at #4,736. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Nokke a block theme or a classic theme? And Overlay?
Nokke is a classic theme, Overlay 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.