Bw Zagg Free vs NewsLunar
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsLunar leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #213, ahead of Bw Zagg Free at #940. Over the last 7 days NewsLunar slipped 15 places and Bw Zagg Free slipped 182 places. NewsLunar has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 100+ active installs against 30+ for Bw Zagg Free. Downloads this week: Bw Zagg Free 67 and NewsLunar 64.
| Metric | Bw Zagg Free | NewsLunar |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #940 ▼ 182 | #213 ▼ 15 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 67 | 64 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.0 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #456 | #108 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Sep 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, Bw Zagg Free or NewsLunar?
By active installs, NewsLunar: 100+ sites run it against 30+ for Bw Zagg Free, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bw Zagg Free or NewsLunar?
NewsLunar, at #213 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Bw Zagg Free at #940. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bw Zagg Free a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsLunar?
Bw Zagg Free is a classic theme, NewsLunar 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.