Big Store vs Newspiper
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Big Store leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,515, ahead of Newspiper at #4,001. Over the last 7 days Big Store slipped 19 places and Newspiper climbed 1 place. Big Store has the largest install base, roughly 9× the next: 900+ active installs against 100+ for Newspiper. Downloads this week: Big Store 34 and Newspiper 8. Ratings: Big Store 4.4★ from 13 and Newspiper 5★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | Big Store | Newspiper |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,515 ▼ 19 | #4,001 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 34 | 8 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (13) | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 28, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.9 | 0.3.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,399 | #3,701 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2021 | Aug 2023 |
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, Big Store or Newspiper?
By active installs, Big Store: 900+ sites run it against 100+ for Newspiper, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Big Store or Newspiper?
Big Store, at #1,515 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newspiper at #4,001. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Big Store a block theme or a classic theme? And Newspiper?
Big Store is a classic theme, Newspiper 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.