Charity Foundation vs Newstag
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Charity Foundation leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #835, ahead of Newstag at #3,208. Over the last 7 days Charity Foundation climbed 7 places and Newstag climbed 56 places. Charity Foundation has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Newstag. Downloads this week: Charity Foundation 153 and Newstag 11.
| Metric | Charity Foundation | Newstag |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #835 ▲ 7 | #3,208 ▲ 56 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 153 | 11 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 26, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 6.4.4 | 0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #829 | #2,936 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2022 | Oct 2023 |
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 Newstag?
By active installs, Charity Foundation: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Newstag, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Charity Foundation or Newstag?
Charity Foundation, at #835 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newstag at #3,208. 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 Newstag?
Charity Foundation is a classic theme, Newstag 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.