WordPress theme comparison
Nirvana vs Olsen Light
At a glance
- Nirvana has more active installs: 10K+, against 2K+ for Olsen Light.
- On a typical day, Olsen Light is downloaded about 44 times, Nirvana about 23.
- Olsen Light is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 129 reviews, against 4.3 from 69 reviews.
- Olsen Light was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against Jan 26, 2026 for Nirvana.
- Nirvana has been around longer: since 2014, against 2016 for Olsen Light.
Line by line
Olsen Light leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Nirvana |  Olsen Light |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #275 | #875 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 754 | 2.6K |
| Rating | 4.3(69) | 4.9(129) |
| Last release | 9 months ago | 27 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
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