BlackNews vs Legacy Kindergarten Child
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlackNews leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #948, ahead of Legacy Kindergarten Child at #1,785. Over the last 7 days BlackNews slipped 13 places and Legacy Kindergarten Child slipped 64 places. BlackNews has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 400+ active installs against 10+ for Legacy Kindergarten Child. Downloads this week: BlackNews 208 and Legacy Kindergarten Child 14.
| Metric | BlackNews | Legacy Kindergarten Child |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #948 ▼ 13 | #1,785 ▼ 64 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 208 | 14 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.10 | 0.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #50 | #1,508 |
| Days in the top 50 | 1 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2025 | Sep 2026 |
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.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, BlackNews or Legacy Kindergarten Child?
By active installs, BlackNews: 400+ sites run it against 10+ for Legacy Kindergarten Child, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlackNews or Legacy Kindergarten Child?
BlackNews, at #948 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Legacy Kindergarten Child at #1,785. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlackNews a block theme or a classic theme? And Legacy Kindergarten Child?
BlackNews is a classic theme, Legacy Kindergarten Child 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.