Chosen vs NewsExo
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsExo leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #190, ahead of Chosen at #1,298. Over the last 7 days NewsExo slipped 3 places and Chosen slipped 3 places. Chosen has the largest install base: 2K+ active installs against 2K+ for NewsExo. Downloads this week: NewsExo 1,967 and Chosen 102. Ratings: Chosen 4.8★ from 58 and NewsExo 5★ from 5 reviews.
| Metric | Chosen | NewsExo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,298 ▼ 3 | #190 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 102 | 1,967 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (58) | 5★ (5) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 28, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.52 | 9.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,295 | #32 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 65 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2015 | Sep 2024 |
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, Chosen or NewsExo?
By active installs, Chosen: 2K+ sites run it against 2K+ for NewsExo, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Chosen or NewsExo?
NewsExo, at #190 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Chosen at #1,298. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Chosen a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsExo?
Chosen is a classic theme, NewsExo 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.