ColorNews vs Zenzero
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
ColorNews leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,527, ahead of Zenzero at #7,180. Over the last 7 days ColorNews slipped 10 places and Zenzero slipped 20 places. ColorNews has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Zenzero. Downloads this week: ColorNews 26 and Zenzero 11. Ratings: ColorNews 5★ from 52 and Zenzero 5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | ColorNews | Zenzero |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,527 ▼ 10 | #7,180 ▼ 20 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 26 | 11 |
| Rating | 5★ (52) | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 12, 2025 | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.8 | 1.9.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,441 | #6,829 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2015 | Dec 2014 |
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 Zenzero?
By active installs, ColorNews: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Zenzero, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, ColorNews or Zenzero?
ColorNews, at #1,527 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Zenzero at #7,180. 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 Zenzero?
ColorNews is a classic theme, Zenzero 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.