Blogger Postx vs Short News
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 #455, ahead of Short News at #3,466. Over the last 7 days Blogger Postx slipped 12 places and Short News climbed 4 places. Short News has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 400+ active installs against 300+ for Blogger Postx. Downloads this week: Blogger Postx 17 and Short News 11.
| Metric | Blogger Postx | Short News |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #455 ▼ 12 | #3,466 ▲ 4 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 23, 2026 | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.1.8 |
| Best rank on record | #154 | #3,212 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2026 | Dec 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 Postx or Short News?
By active installs, Short News: 400+ sites run it against 300+ for Blogger Postx, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogger Postx or Short News?
Blogger Postx, at #455 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Short News at #3,466. 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 Short News?
Blogger Postx is a classic theme, Short News 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.