Novaflow vs Osmium
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Novaflow leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #270, ahead of Osmium at #704. Over the last 7 days Osmium slipped 164 places. Novaflow has the largest install base, roughly 1.5× the next: 30+ active installs against 20+ for Osmium. Downloads this week: Novaflow 58 and Osmium 16.
| Metric | Novaflow | Osmium |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #270 — | #704 ▼ 164 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 58 | 16 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.98 | 0.4.3 |
| Best rank on record | #231 | #439 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2026 | Sep 2026 |
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, Novaflow or Osmium?
By active installs, Novaflow: 30+ sites run it against 20+ for Osmium, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Novaflow or Osmium?
Novaflow, at #270 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Osmium at #704. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Novaflow a block theme or a classic theme? And Osmium?
Novaflow is a classic theme, Osmium 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.