Blogger Postx vs NewsArc
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blogger Postx leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #479, ahead of NewsArc at #3,335. Over the last 7 days Blogger Postx slipped 27 places and NewsArc slipped 45 places. Blogger Postx has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for NewsArc. Downloads this week: NewsArc 42 and Blogger Postx 14.
| Metric | Blogger Postx | NewsArc |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #479 ▼ 27 | #3,335 ▼ 45 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 42 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 23, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #154 | #3,075 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2026 | Sep 2024 |
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 Postx or NewsArc?
By active installs, Blogger Postx: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for NewsArc, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogger Postx or NewsArc?
Blogger Postx, at #479 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with NewsArc at #3,335. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blogger Postx a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsArc?
Blogger Postx is a classic theme, NewsArc 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.