Articlewave vs Azure Newspaper
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Azure Newspaper leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,032, ahead of Articlewave at #3,162. Over the last 7 days Azure Newspaper slipped 20 places and Articlewave slipped 13 places. Azure Newspaper has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for Articlewave. Downloads this week: Articlewave 11 and Azure Newspaper 8.
| Metric | Articlewave | Azure Newspaper |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,162 ▼ 13 | #1,032 ▼ 20 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 2, 2025 | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.5 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #2,928 | #763 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2023 | Sep 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, Articlewave or Azure Newspaper?
By active installs, Azure Newspaper: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for Articlewave, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Articlewave or Azure Newspaper?
Azure Newspaper, at #1,032 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Articlewave at #3,162. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Articlewave a block theme or a classic theme? And Azure Newspaper?
Articlewave is a classic theme, Azure Newspaper 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.