AnyNews vs Businessup
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 #613, ahead of Businessup at #3,417. Over the last 7 days AnyNews slipped 23 places and Businessup slipped 16 places. AnyNews has the largest install base: 500+ active installs against 500+ for Businessup. Downloads this week: AnyNews 134 and Businessup 53. Ratings: AnyNews 5★ from 1 and Businessup 3.8★ from 12 reviews.
| Metric | AnyNews | Businessup |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #613 ▼ 23 | #3,417 ▼ 16 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 134 | 53 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 3.8★ (12) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 27, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.55 | 3.1.4 |
| Best rank on record | #40 | #3,291 |
| Days in the top 50 | 15 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2025 | Dec 2017 |
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, AnyNews or Businessup?
By active installs, AnyNews: 500+ sites run it against 500+ for Businessup, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, AnyNews or Businessup?
AnyNews, at #613 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Businessup at #3,417. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is AnyNews a block theme or a classic theme? And Businessup?
AnyNews is a classic theme, Businessup 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.