Appointee vs NewsBlogger
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsBlogger leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #62, ahead of Appointee at #6,691. Over the last 7 days NewsBlogger slipped 3 places and Appointee climbed 45 places. NewsBlogger has the largest install base, roughly 89× the next: 8K+ active installs against 90+ for Appointee. Downloads this week: NewsBlogger 375 and Appointee 12. Ratings: Appointee 5★ from 1 and NewsBlogger 5★ from 10 reviews.
| Metric | Appointee | NewsBlogger |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,691 ▲ 45 | #62 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 90+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 12 | 375 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (10) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 7, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.2 | 0.2.6.7 |
| Best rank on record | #6,148 | #23 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 678 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2021 | Jul 2024 |
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, Appointee or NewsBlogger?
By active installs, NewsBlogger: 8K+ sites run it against 90+ for Appointee, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Appointee or NewsBlogger?
NewsBlogger, at #62 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Appointee at #6,691. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Appointee a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsBlogger?
Appointee is a classic theme, NewsBlogger 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.