Auberge vs Extend 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
Auberge leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,647, ahead of Extend Newspaper at #5,333. Over the last 7 days Auberge climbed 5 places and Extend Newspaper slipped 90 places. Auberge has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 1K+ active installs against 40+ for Extend Newspaper. Downloads this week: Auberge 39 and Extend Newspaper 10.
| Metric | Auberge | Extend Newspaper |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,647 ▲ 5 | #5,333 ▼ 90 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 39 | 10 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (14) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 4, 2025 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.2 | 1.0.12 |
| Best rank on record | #1,647 | #4,038 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2015 | Mar 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, Auberge or Extend Newspaper?
By active installs, Auberge: 1K+ sites run it against 40+ for Extend Newspaper, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Auberge or Extend Newspaper?
Auberge, at #1,647 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Extend Newspaper at #5,333. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Auberge a block theme or a classic theme? And Extend Newspaper?
Auberge is a classic theme, Extend 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.