Apex vs TimesNews
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Apex leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,214, ahead of TimesNews at #1,342. Over the last 7 days Apex slipped 9 places and TimesNews slipped 9 places. Apex has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 2K+ active installs against 1K+ for TimesNews. Downloads this week: Apex 35 and TimesNews 19. Ratings: Apex 4.9★ from 18 and TimesNews 5★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | Apex | TimesNews |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,214 ▼ 9 | #1,342 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 35 | 19 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (18) | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.42 | 2.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,195 | #1,277 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2015 | Mar 2020 |
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, Apex or TimesNews?
By active installs, Apex: 2K+ sites run it against 1K+ for TimesNews, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Apex or TimesNews?
Apex, at #1,214 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with TimesNews at #1,342. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Apex a block theme or a classic theme? And TimesNews?
Apex is a classic theme, TimesNews 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.