Auberge vs White 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 White Newspaper at #5,708. Over the last 7 days Auberge climbed 5 places and White Newspaper slipped 105 places. Auberge has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 1K+ active installs against 50+ for White Newspaper. Downloads this week: Auberge 39 and White Newspaper 12.
| Metric | Auberge | White Newspaper |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,647 ▲ 5 | #5,708 ▼ 105 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 39 | 12 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (14) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 4, 2025 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.2 | 1.0.22 |
| Best rank on record | #1,647 | #5,069 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2015 | Sep 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, Auberge or White Newspaper?
By active installs, Auberge: 1K+ sites run it against 50+ for White Newspaper, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Auberge or White Newspaper?
Auberge, at #1,647 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with White Newspaper at #5,708. 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 White Newspaper?
Auberge is a classic theme, White 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.