Blog Build vs Newspaper X
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blog Build leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,731, ahead of Newspaper X at #3,235. Over the last 7 days Blog Build slipped 36 places and Newspaper X climbed 35 places. Newspaper X has the largest install base, roughly 6× the next: 600+ active installs against 100+ for Blog Build. Downloads this week: Newspaper X 118 and Blog Build 25.
| Metric | Blog Build | Newspaper X |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,731 ▼ 36 | #3,235 ▲ 35 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 25 | 118 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (18) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.0 | 1.4.2 |
| Best rank on record | #986 | #3,229 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2025 | May 2017 |
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, Blog Build or Newspaper X?
By active installs, Newspaper X: 600+ sites run it against 100+ for Blog Build, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog Build or Newspaper X?
Blog Build, at #1,731 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newspaper X at #3,235. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blog Build a block theme or a classic theme? And Newspaper X?
Blog Build is a classic theme, Newspaper X 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.