Altus Architecture vs NewsWP
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Altus Architecture leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #136, ahead of NewsWP at #2,617. Over the last 7 days Altus Architecture slipped 18 places and NewsWP slipped 24 places. NewsWP has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 90+ for Altus Architecture. Downloads this week: Altus Architecture 114 and NewsWP 10.
| Metric | Altus Architecture | NewsWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #136 ▼ 18 | #2,617 ▼ 24 |
| Active installs | 90+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 114 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 30, 2026 | Jan 26, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #108 | #2,211 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Jan 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, Altus Architecture or NewsWP?
By active installs, NewsWP: 100+ sites run it against 90+ for Altus Architecture, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Altus Architecture or NewsWP?
Altus Architecture, at #136 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with NewsWP at #2,617. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Altus Architecture a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsWP?
Altus Architecture is a block theme, NewsWP is a block 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.