AnyNews vs NewsNation
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 NewsNation at #1,056. Over the last 7 days AnyNews slipped 13 places and NewsNation slipped 38 places. AnyNews has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 500+ active installs against 200+ for NewsNation. Downloads this week: AnyNews 55 and NewsNation 10.
| Metric | AnyNews | NewsNation |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #586 ▼ 13 | #1,056 ▼ 38 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 55 | 10 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 5, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.53 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #40 | #587 |
| Days in the top 50 | 15 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2025 | Nov 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, AnyNews or NewsNation?
By active installs, AnyNews: 500+ sites run it against 200+ for NewsNation, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, AnyNews or NewsNation?
AnyNews, at #586 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with NewsNation at #1,056. 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 NewsNation?
AnyNews is a classic theme, NewsNation 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.