Consulting vs Newsp
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Consulting leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #115, ahead of Newsp at #5,319. Over the last 7 days Consulting held its place and Newsp climbed 35 places. Consulting has the largest install base, roughly 250× the next: 10K+ active installs against 40+ for Newsp. Downloads this week: Consulting 150 and Newsp 14.
| Metric | Consulting | Newsp |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #115 ▬ | #5,319 ▲ 35 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 150 | 14 |
| Rating | 3★ (19) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 8, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.6.2 | 1.0.9 |
| Best rank on record | #111 | #4,621 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2017 | Mar 2025 |
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, Consulting or Newsp?
By active installs, Consulting: 10K+ sites run it against 40+ for Newsp, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Consulting or Newsp?
Consulting, at #115 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newsp at #5,319. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Consulting a block theme or a classic theme? And Newsp?
Consulting is a classic theme, Newsp 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.