Bosa vs NewsTwenty
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 #140, ahead of NewsTwenty at #165. Over the last 7 days Bosa climbed 3 places and NewsTwenty slipped 11 places. Bosa has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 8K+ active installs against 800+ for NewsTwenty. Downloads this week: Bosa 1,017 and NewsTwenty 141.
| Metric | Bosa | NewsTwenty |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #140 ▲ 3 | #165 ▼ 11 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 800+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,017 | 141 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (9) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.7.0 | 0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #139 | #50 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 3 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 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, Bosa or NewsTwenty?
By active installs, Bosa: 8K+ sites run it against 800+ for NewsTwenty, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bosa or NewsTwenty?
Bosa, at #140 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with NewsTwenty at #165. 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 NewsTwenty?
Bosa is a classic theme, NewsTwenty 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.