Bloggerx vs NewsGrove
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Bloggerx leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,710, ahead of NewsGrove at #3,125. Over the last 7 days Bloggerx slipped 37 places and NewsGrove slipped 65 places. Bloggerx has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for NewsGrove. Downloads this week: NewsGrove 12 and Bloggerx 9.
| Metric | Bloggerx | NewsGrove |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,710 ▼ 37 | #3,125 ▼ 65 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 12 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jan 13, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,353 | #2,817 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Mar 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, Bloggerx or NewsGrove?
By active installs, Bloggerx: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for NewsGrove, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bloggerx or NewsGrove?
Bloggerx, at #1,710 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with NewsGrove at #3,125. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bloggerx a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsGrove?
Bloggerx is a block theme, NewsGrove is a block 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.