Alante eNews vs Monster Dark
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Alante eNews leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,287, ahead of Monster Dark at #2,898. Over the last 7 days Alante eNews slipped 196 places and Monster Dark slipped 30 places. Monster Dark has the largest install base, roughly 30× the next: 300+ active installs against 10+ for Alante eNews. Downloads this week: Monster Dark 146 and Alante eNews 48.
| Metric | Alante eNews | Monster Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,287 ▼ 196 | #2,898 ▼ 30 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 48 | 146 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 22, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 14.0 |
| Best rank on record | #969 | #2,681 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Dec 2021 |
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 Monster Dark?
By active installs, Monster Dark: 300+ sites run it against 10+ for Alante eNews, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Alante eNews or Monster Dark?
Alante eNews, at #1,287 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Monster Dark at #2,898. 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 Monster Dark?
Alante eNews is a classic theme, Monster Dark 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.