Blogstream vs Online 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
Online Newspaper leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #93, ahead of Blogstream at #545. Over the last 7 days Online Newspaper slipped 9 places and Blogstream climbed 4 places. Blogstream has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 2K+ active installs against 800+ for Online Newspaper. Downloads this week: Online Newspaper 429 and Blogstream 32.
| Metric | Blogstream | Online Newspaper |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #545 ▲ 4 | #93 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 800+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 32 | 429 |
| Rating | 5★ (6) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Nov 16, 2024 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 1.2.3 |
| Best rank on record | #517 | #23 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 80 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2021 | May 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 Online Newspaper?
By active installs, Blogstream: 2K+ sites run it against 800+ for Online Newspaper, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogstream or Online Newspaper?
Online Newspaper, at #93 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blogstream at #545. 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 Online Newspaper?
Blogstream is a classic theme, Online 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.