ColorNews vs MagazineNP
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
MagazineNP leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #803, ahead of ColorNews at #1,515. Over the last 7 days MagazineNP slipped 13 places and ColorNews slipped 8 places. ColorNews has the largest install base: 1K+ active installs against 1K+ for MagazineNP. Downloads this week: MagazineNP 48 and ColorNews 35. Ratings: ColorNews 5★ from 52 and MagazineNP 4.7★ from 13 reviews.
| Metric | ColorNews | MagazineNP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,515 ▼ 8 | #803 ▼ 13 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 35 | 48 |
| Rating | 5★ (52) | 4.7★ (13) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 12, 2025 | Aug 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.8 | 1.2.12 |
| Best rank on record | #1,441 | #788 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2015 | Jun 2020 |
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, ColorNews or MagazineNP?
By active installs, ColorNews: 1K+ sites run it against 1K+ for MagazineNP, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, ColorNews or MagazineNP?
MagazineNP, at #803 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with ColorNews at #1,515. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is ColorNews a block theme or a classic theme? And MagazineNP?
ColorNews is a classic theme, MagazineNP 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.