BlogFeedly vs Real Newspapers
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlogFeedly leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,952, ahead of Real Newspapers at #2,447. Over the last 7 days BlogFeedly climbed 15 places and Real Newspapers slipped 8 places. BlogFeedly has the largest install base, roughly 9× the next: 900+ active installs against 100+ for Real Newspapers. Downloads this week: BlogFeedly 45 and Real Newspapers 14.
| Metric | BlogFeedly | Real Newspapers |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,952 ▲ 15 | #2,447 ▼ 8 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 45 | 14 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 7, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 6.0 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #1,948 | #1,899 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2019 | Jun 2025 |
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, BlogFeedly or Real Newspapers?
By active installs, BlogFeedly: 900+ sites run it against 100+ for Real Newspapers, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogFeedly or Real Newspapers?
BlogFeedly, at #1,952 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Real Newspapers at #2,447. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlogFeedly a block theme or a classic theme? And Real Newspapers?
BlogFeedly is a classic theme, Real Newspapers 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.