Bosa vs Newspaperex
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Bosa leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #139, ahead of Newspaperex at #301. Over the last 7 days Bosa climbed 1 place and Newspaperex slipped 2 places. Bosa has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 8K+ active installs against 2K+ for Newspaperex. Downloads this week: Bosa 4,623 and Newspaperex 60. Ratings: Bosa 4.6★ from 9 and Newspaperex 3★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Bosa | Newspaperex |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #139 ▲ 1 | #301 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 4,623 | 60 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (9) | 3★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.7.0 | 2.4 |
| Best rank on record | #139 | #285 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2021 | Nov 2022 |
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 or Newspaperex?
By active installs, Bosa: 8K+ sites run it against 2K+ for Newspaperex, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bosa or Newspaperex?
Bosa, at #139 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newspaperex at #301. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bosa a block theme or a classic theme? And Newspaperex?
Bosa is a classic theme, Newspaperex 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.