Bosa Blog Dark vs NewsGoal
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsGoal leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #64, ahead of Bosa Blog Dark at #5,357. Over the last 7 days NewsGoal slipped 7 places and Bosa Blog Dark climbed 32 places. NewsGoal has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Bosa Blog Dark. Downloads this week: NewsGoal 264 and Bosa Blog Dark 18.
| Metric | Bosa Blog Dark | NewsGoal |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,357 ▲ 32 | #64 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 264 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 6, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.6 | 0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #5,107 | #44 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 37 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2021 | Jun 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, Bosa Blog Dark or NewsGoal?
By active installs, NewsGoal: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Bosa Blog Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bosa Blog Dark or NewsGoal?
NewsGoal, at #64 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Bosa Blog Dark at #5,357. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bosa Blog Dark a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsGoal?
Bosa Blog Dark is a classic theme, NewsGoal 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.