Broadcast Lite vs SpeedNews
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
SpeedNews leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,273, ahead of Broadcast Lite at #6,096. Over the last 7 days SpeedNews slipped 46 places and Broadcast Lite climbed 110 places. Broadcast Lite has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for SpeedNews. Downloads this week: SpeedNews 33 and Broadcast Lite 15.
| Metric | Broadcast Lite | SpeedNews |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,096 ▲ 110 | #1,273 ▼ 46 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 33 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 21, 2025 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.0.5 | 1.0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #5,988 | #478 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2018 | Apr 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, Broadcast Lite or SpeedNews?
By active installs, Broadcast Lite: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for SpeedNews, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Broadcast Lite or SpeedNews?
SpeedNews, at #1,273 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Broadcast Lite at #6,096. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Broadcast Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And SpeedNews?
Broadcast Lite is a classic theme, SpeedNews 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.