Alante eNews vs AnyNews
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
AnyNews leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #586, ahead of Alante eNews at #1,074. Over the last 7 days AnyNews slipped 13 places and Alante eNews climbed 7,490 places. AnyNews has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 500+ active installs against 10+ for Alante eNews. Downloads this week: AnyNews 55 and Alante eNews 48.
| Metric | Alante eNews | AnyNews |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,074 ▲ 7490 | #586 ▼ 13 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 48 | 55 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 22, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.0.53 |
| Best rank on record | #969 | #40 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 15 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Jun 2025 |
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, Alante eNews or AnyNews?
By active installs, AnyNews: 500+ sites run it against 10+ for Alante eNews, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Alante eNews or AnyNews?
AnyNews, at #586 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Alante eNews at #1,074. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Alante eNews a block theme or a classic theme? And AnyNews?
Alante eNews is a classic theme, AnyNews 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.