Nova Business vs Zino
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Zino leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #225, ahead of Nova Business at #1,696. Over the last 7 days Zino slipped 5 places and Nova Business slipped 45 places. Zino has the largest install base, roughly 33× the next: 3K+ active installs against 90+ for Nova Business. Downloads this week: Zino 289 and Nova Business 10.
| Metric | Nova Business | Zino |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,696 ▼ 45 | #225 ▼ 5 |
| Active installs | 90+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 289 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (30) |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Feb 18, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.8 | 1.2.8 |
| Best rank on record | #950 | #219 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2026 | Mar 2023 |
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, Nova Business or Zino?
By active installs, Zino: 3K+ sites run it against 90+ for Nova Business, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Nova Business or Zino?
Zino, at #225 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Nova Business at #1,696. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Nova Business a block theme or a classic theme? And Zino?
Nova Business is a classic theme, Zino 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.