Aero FSE vs Magazine Newspaper
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Aero FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,317, ahead of Magazine Newspaper at #5,166. Over the last 7 days Aero FSE climbed 77 places and Magazine Newspaper climbed 2 places. Magazine Newspaper has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for Aero FSE. Downloads this week: Magazine Newspaper 25 and Aero FSE 9.
| Metric | Aero FSE | Magazine Newspaper |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,317 ▲ 77 | #5,166 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 25 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4★ (4) |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 12, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 4.4.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,298 | #4,997 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Feb 2018 |
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, Aero FSE or Magazine Newspaper?
By active installs, Magazine Newspaper: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for Aero FSE, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Aero FSE or Magazine Newspaper?
Aero FSE, at #1,317 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Magazine Newspaper at #5,166. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Aero FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And Magazine Newspaper?
Aero FSE is a block theme, Magazine Newspaper is a classic 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.