BlogSpare vs Newspaper Express
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 Express at #2,932. Over the last 7 days BlogSpare slipped 5 places and Newspaper Express slipped 61 places. BlogSpare has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for Newspaper Express. Downloads this week: BlogSpare 28 and Newspaper Express 12.
| Metric | BlogSpare | Newspaper Express |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #382 ▼ 5 | #2,932 ▼ 61 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 28 | 12 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 27, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.1.0 | 1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #91 | #2,423 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2026 | Apr 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, BlogSpare or Newspaper Express?
By active installs, BlogSpare: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for Newspaper Express, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogSpare or Newspaper Express?
BlogSpare, at #382 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newspaper Express at #2,932. 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 Express?
BlogSpare is a block theme, Newspaper Express 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.