Airin Blog vs Freshblog Newsfeed
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Airin Blog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,877, ahead of Freshblog Newsfeed at #3,115. Over the last 7 days Airin Blog slipped 10 places and Freshblog Newsfeed slipped 22 places. Airin Blog has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 300+ active installs against 100+ for Freshblog Newsfeed. Downloads this week: Airin Blog 17 and Freshblog Newsfeed 11.
| Metric | Airin Blog | Freshblog Newsfeed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,877 ▼ 10 | #3,115 ▼ 22 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 11 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 17, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.9.8 | 2.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,705 | #2,733 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2024 | Feb 2024 |
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, Airin Blog or Freshblog Newsfeed?
By active installs, Airin Blog: 300+ sites run it against 100+ for Freshblog Newsfeed, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Airin Blog or Freshblog Newsfeed?
Airin Blog, at #1,877 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Freshblog Newsfeed at #3,115. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Airin Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And Freshblog Newsfeed?
Airin Blog is a classic theme, Freshblog Newsfeed 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.