BlogSpare vs Newspaper Builder
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlogSpare leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #382, ahead of Newspaper Builder at #921. Over the last 7 days BlogSpare slipped 5 places and Newspaper Builder climbed 2 places. Newspaper Builder has the largest install base, roughly 3.5× the next: 700+ active installs against 200+ for BlogSpare. Downloads this week: Newspaper Builder 50 and BlogSpare 28.
| Metric | BlogSpare | Newspaper Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #382 ▼ 5 | #921 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 28 | 50 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 30, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.0 | 3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #91 | #888 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2026 | Nov 2023 |
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, BlogSpare or Newspaper Builder?
By active installs, Newspaper Builder: 700+ sites run it against 200+ for BlogSpare, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogSpare or Newspaper Builder?
BlogSpare, at #382 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newspaper Builder at #921. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlogSpare a block theme or a classic theme? And Newspaper Builder?
BlogSpare is a block theme, Newspaper Builder 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.