ChromeGrid vs Newspaper Prime
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 Prime leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #384, ahead of ChromeGrid at #1,621. Over the last 7 days Newspaper Prime slipped 37 places and ChromeGrid slipped 18 places. ChromeGrid has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 400+ active installs against 100+ for Newspaper Prime. Downloads this week: Newspaper Prime 30 and ChromeGrid 9.
| Metric | ChromeGrid | Newspaper Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,621 ▼ 18 | #384 ▼ 37 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 30 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 19, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.0 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,484 | #106 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2023 | Jul 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, ChromeGrid or Newspaper Prime?
By active installs, ChromeGrid: 400+ sites run it against 100+ for Newspaper Prime, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, ChromeGrid or Newspaper Prime?
Newspaper Prime, at #384 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with ChromeGrid at #1,621. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is ChromeGrid a block theme or a classic theme? And Newspaper Prime?
ChromeGrid is a classic theme, Newspaper Prime 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.