Blogger Diary vs NewsCard
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsCard leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #242, ahead of Blogger Diary at #1,050. Over the last 7 days NewsCard slipped 4 places and Blogger Diary slipped 3 places. NewsCard has the largest install base, roughly 12× the next: 7K+ active installs against 600+ for Blogger Diary. Downloads this week: NewsCard 145 and Blogger Diary 7.
| Metric | Blogger Diary | NewsCard |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,050 ▼ 3 | #242 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 7K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 145 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.7★ (42) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 8, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.13 | 1.5 |
| Best rank on record | #967 | #234 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2024 | Nov 2018 |
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, Blogger Diary or NewsCard?
By active installs, NewsCard: 7K+ sites run it against 600+ for Blogger Diary, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogger Diary or NewsCard?
NewsCard, at #242 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blogger Diary at #1,050. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blogger Diary a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsCard?
Blogger Diary is a classic theme, NewsCard 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.