BBH Lite vs NewsExo
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsExo leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #201, ahead of BBH Lite at #2,957. Over the last 7 days NewsExo slipped 12 places and BBH Lite slipped 175 places. NewsExo has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 2K+ active installs against 20+ for BBH Lite. Downloads this week: NewsExo 824 and BBH Lite 21.
| Metric | BBH Lite | NewsExo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,957 ▼ 175 | #201 ▼ 12 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 21 | 824 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (5) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.4 | 9.3 |
| Best rank on record | #867 | #32 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 65 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | 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, BBH Lite or NewsExo?
By active installs, NewsExo: 2K+ sites run it against 20+ for BBH Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BBH Lite or NewsExo?
NewsExo, at #201 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BBH Lite at #2,957. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BBH Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsExo?
BBH Lite is a classic theme, NewsExo 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.