BlogArise vs Newsum
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Newsum leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #162, ahead of BlogArise at #172. Over the last 7 days Newsum slipped 14 places and BlogArise climbed 2 places. BlogArise has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 4K+ active installs against 100+ for Newsum. Downloads this week: BlogArise 1,541 and Newsum 162.
| Metric | BlogArise | Newsum |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #172 ▲ 2 | #162 ▼ 14 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,541 | 162 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (7) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.8.3 | 1.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #163 | #85 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2023 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, BlogArise or Newsum?
By active installs, BlogArise: 4K+ sites run it against 100+ for Newsum, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogArise or Newsum?
Newsum, at #162 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BlogArise at #172. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlogArise a block theme or a classic theme? And Newsum?
BlogArise is a classic theme, Newsum 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.