Color Newsmagazine vs Newsum
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Newsum leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #163, ahead of Color Newsmagazine at #2,345. Over the last 7 days Newsum slipped 20 places and Color Newsmagazine climbed 16 places. Color Newsmagazine has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 500+ active installs against 100+ for Newsum. Downloads this week: Newsum 167 and Color Newsmagazine 47.
| Metric | Color Newsmagazine | Newsum |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,345 ▲ 16 | #163 ▼ 20 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 47 | 167 |
| Rating | 5★ (8) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 6, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.4 | 1.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #2,301 | #85 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2021 | Sep 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, Color Newsmagazine or Newsum?
By active installs, Color Newsmagazine: 500+ sites run it against 100+ for Newsum, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Color Newsmagazine or Newsum?
Newsum, at #163 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Color Newsmagazine at #2,345. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Color Newsmagazine a block theme or a classic theme? And Newsum?
Color Newsmagazine is a classic theme, Newsum 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.