Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Nirvana currently ranks #290 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #287, first reached on Aug 3, 2026.
- It is averaging 24 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 13% versus the month before (21/day).
- The latest release, v1.6.5, shipped on Jan 26, 2026 (193 days ago) — release #61 since the theme joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | CryoutCreations |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6.5 |
| Versions released | 61 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-26 |
| Added to directory | 2014-09-13 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Imagine a land of infinite beauty and overwhelming magnificence. Imagine seas of freedom and oceans of peace joining together with splashing waves of pure love. Imagine high mountains of hope, hills of reason and deep valleys of knowledge - all covered with dense forests of complete calm. In this mystic land, under a spotless sky of clarity and a bright, cleansing sun you will find Nirvana. The search is finally over; you can now rest, relax and take a deep breath. Nirvana will do the rest with a framework of over 200 settings in a user-friendly interface, a very effective responsive design, boxed or wide layouts with up to 3 columns, easy to use typography equipped with Google fonts, all post formats, 8 page templates (magazine and blog layouts included), 12 widget areas and a presentation page complete with an editable slider and columns. Nirvana also gives you over 40 socials to choose from, is translation ready and has full RTL support. All you have to do is imagine it and with Nirvana it will come true. * THEME DEMO: http://demos.cryoutcreations.eu/wordpress/nirvana/ *
Frequently asked questions
Is Nirvana a free theme?
Yes — Nirvana is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Nirvana a block theme or a classic theme?
Nirvana is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Nirvana?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Nirvana?
As of August 7, 2026, Nirvana ranks #290 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #287.
When was Nirvana last updated?
Nirvana was last updated on January 26, 2026 (version 1.6.5). It has shipped 61 releases in total.
Who makes Nirvana?
Nirvana is developed by CryoutCreations. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2014.
