WordPress theme comparison
Nirvana vs Simply Read
At a glance
- Nirvana has more active installs: 10K+, against 200+ for Simply Read.
- On a typical day, Nirvana is downloaded about 23 times, Simply Read about 0.
- Nirvana is rated higher: 4.3 out of 5 from 69 reviews, against 4.1 from 7 reviews.
- Nirvana was updated more recently: Jan 26, 2026, against Feb 19, 2015 for Simply Read.
- Nirvana has been around longer: since 2014, against 2015 for Simply Read.
Line by line
Nirvana leads on 4 of 4 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Nirvana |  Simply Read |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #275 | – |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 754 | 1 |
| Rating | 4.3(69) | 4.1(7) |
| Last release | 9 months ago | 11 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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