Azhar vs Newsup
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Newsup leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #75, ahead of Azhar at #8,059. Over the last 7 days Newsup slipped 4 places and Azhar slipped 10 places. Newsup has the largest install base, roughly 500× the next: 10K+ active installs against 20+ for Azhar. Downloads this week: Newsup 8,649 and Azhar 8.
| Metric | Azhar | Newsup |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,059 ▼ 10 | #75 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 8,649 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.8★ (188) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 15, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.6 | 5.6.6 |
| Best rank on record | #7,600 | #65 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2023 | Mar 2020 |
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, Azhar or Newsup?
By active installs, Newsup: 10K+ sites run it against 20+ for Azhar, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Azhar or Newsup?
Newsup, at #75 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Azhar at #8,059. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Azhar a block theme or a classic theme? And Newsup?
Azhar is a classic theme, Newsup 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.