Arvity vs NewsMedia
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Arvity leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #196, ahead of NewsMedia at #5,238. Over the last 7 days Arvity slipped 44 places and NewsMedia slipped 107 places. NewsMedia has the largest install base, roughly 1.4× the next: 100+ active installs against 70+ for Arvity. Downloads this week: Arvity 89 and NewsMedia 70.
| Metric | Arvity | NewsMedia |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #196 ▼ 44 | #5,238 ▼ 107 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 89 | 70 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 14.8 |
| Best rank on record | #123 | #4,620 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2026 | Dec 2021 |
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, Arvity or NewsMedia?
By active installs, NewsMedia: 100+ sites run it against 70+ for Arvity, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Arvity or NewsMedia?
Arvity, at #196 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with NewsMedia at #5,238. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Arvity a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsMedia?
Arvity is a classic theme, NewsMedia 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.