Bam vs NewsNation
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Bam leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #232, ahead of NewsNation at #1,069. Over the last 7 days Bam climbed 2 places and NewsNation slipped 59 places. Bam has the largest install base, roughly 30× the next: 6K+ active installs against 200+ for NewsNation. Downloads this week: Bam 171 and NewsNation 10.
| Metric | Bam | NewsNation |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #232 ▲ 2 | #1,069 ▼ 59 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 171 | 10 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (16) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 24, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.6 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #229 | #587 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2019 | Nov 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, Bam or NewsNation?
By active installs, Bam: 6K+ sites run it against 200+ for NewsNation, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bam or NewsNation?
Bam, at #232 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with NewsNation at #1,069. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bam a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsNation?
Bam is a classic theme, NewsNation 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.