Bread and Cake vs Newspaperss
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Newspaperss leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,631, ahead of Bread and Cake at #7,489. Over the last 7 days Newspaperss slipped 2 places and Bread and Cake climbed 47 places. Newspaperss has the largest install base, roughly 14× the next: 1K+ active installs against 70+ for Bread and Cake. Downloads this week: Newspaperss 210 and Bread and Cake 13. Ratings: Bread and Cake 1★ from 2 and Newspaperss 5★ from 5 reviews.
| Metric | Bread and Cake | Newspaperss |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,489 ▲ 47 | #1,631 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 13 | 210 |
| Rating | 1★ (2) | 5★ (5) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.3 | 2.73.0 |
| Best rank on record | #7,213 | #1,544 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2019 | Nov 2018 |
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, Bread and Cake or Newspaperss?
By active installs, Newspaperss: 1K+ sites run it against 70+ for Bread and Cake, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bread and Cake or Newspaperss?
Newspaperss, at #1,631 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Bread and Cake at #7,489. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bread and Cake a block theme or a classic theme? And Newspaperss?
Bread and Cake is a classic theme, Newspaperss 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.