Catch Fullscreen vs Newspaper Minimalistal
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Newspaper Minimalistal leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #452, ahead of Catch Fullscreen at #1,949. Over the last 7 days Newspaper Minimalistal slipped 2 places and Catch Fullscreen climbed 7 places. Catch Fullscreen has the largest install base: 1K+ active installs against 900+ for Newspaper Minimalistal. Downloads this week: Catch Fullscreen 18 and Newspaper Minimalistal 13.
| Metric | Catch Fullscreen | Newspaper Minimalistal |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,949 ▲ 7 | #452 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 13 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (25) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 24, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,940 | #47 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 3 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2018 | Jan 2025 |
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, Catch Fullscreen or Newspaper Minimalistal?
By active installs, Catch Fullscreen: 1K+ sites run it against 900+ for Newspaper Minimalistal, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Catch Fullscreen or Newspaper Minimalistal?
Newspaper Minimalistal, at #452 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Catch Fullscreen at #1,949. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Catch Fullscreen a block theme or a classic theme? And Newspaper Minimalistal?
Catch Fullscreen is a classic theme, Newspaper Minimalistal 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.