Atelier WP vs Newspaperss
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Atelier WP leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #28, ahead of Newspaperss at #1,626. Over the last 7 days Newspaperss climbed 2 places. Newspaperss has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 1K+ active installs against 300+ for Atelier WP. Downloads this week: Newspaperss 210 and Atelier WP 203.
| Metric | Atelier WP | Newspaperss |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #28 — | #1,626 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 203 | 210 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (5) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 29, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.14 | 2.73.0 |
| Best rank on record | #28 | #1,544 |
| Days in the top 50 | 1 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2026 | Nov 2018 |
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, Atelier WP or Newspaperss?
By active installs, Newspaperss: 1K+ sites run it against 300+ for Atelier WP, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 4, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Atelier WP or Newspaperss?
Atelier WP, at #28 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newspaperss at #1,626. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Atelier WP a block theme or a classic theme? And Newspaperss?
Atelier WP is a classic theme, Newspaperss 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.