Blogstream vs One Newspaper
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
One Newspaper leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #226, ahead of Blogstream at #555. Over the last 7 days One Newspaper slipped 16 places and Blogstream slipped 10 places. Blogstream has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 2K+ active installs against 600+ for One Newspaper. Downloads this week: One Newspaper 37 and Blogstream 26.
| Metric | Blogstream | One Newspaper |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #555 ▼ 10 | #226 ▼ 16 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 26 | 37 |
| Rating | 5★ (6) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Nov 16, 2024 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 1.0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #517 | #39 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 14 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2021 | Feb 2026 |
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, Blogstream or One Newspaper?
By active installs, Blogstream: 2K+ sites run it against 600+ for One Newspaper, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogstream or One Newspaper?
One Newspaper, at #226 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blogstream at #555. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blogstream a block theme or a classic theme? And One Newspaper?
Blogstream is a classic theme, One Newspaper 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.