WordPress theme comparison
Nirvana vs Smallbiz Startup
At a glance
- Nirvana has more active installs: 10K+, against 70+ for Smallbiz Startup.
- On a typical day, Nirvana is downloaded about 22 times, Smallbiz Startup about 2.
- Smallbiz Startup has no reviews yet.
- Smallbiz Startup was updated more recently: Sep 8, 2026, against Jan 26, 2026 for Nirvana.
- Nirvana has been around longer: since 2014, against 2021 for Smallbiz Startup.
Line by line
Nirvana leads on 3 of 4 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Nirvana |  Smallbiz Startup |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #274 | #7,068 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 753 | 44 |
| Rating | 4.3(69) | No ratings |
| Last release | 9 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 5.6 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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