Charity Foundation vs Newstack
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Newstack leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #102, ahead of Charity Foundation at #842. Over the last 7 days Newstack held its place and Charity Foundation climbed 4 places. Charity Foundation has the largest install base: 1K+ active installs against 1K+ for Newstack. Downloads this week: Newstack 116 and Charity Foundation 10.
| Metric | Charity Foundation | Newstack |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #842 ▲ 4 | #102 ▬ |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 116 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 19, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 6.4.3 | 2.8 |
| Best rank on record | #834 | #32 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 88 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2022 | Jan 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, Charity Foundation or Newstack?
By active installs, Charity Foundation: 1K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Newstack, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Charity Foundation or Newstack?
Newstack, at #102 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Charity Foundation at #842. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Charity Foundation a block theme or a classic theme? And Newstack?
Charity Foundation is a classic theme, Newstack 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.