Consultup vs TrendingNews
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
TrendingNews leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,062, ahead of Consultup at #1,945. Over the last 7 days TrendingNews slipped 4 places and Consultup slipped 4 places. Consultup has the largest install base, roughly 4.5× the next: 900+ active installs against 200+ for TrendingNews. Downloads this week: Consultup 89 and TrendingNews 61.
| Metric | Consultup | TrendingNews |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,945 ▼ 4 | #1,062 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 89 | 61 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (17) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 7, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.9.9.46 | 1.1.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,878 | #764 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2019 | Sep 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, Consultup or TrendingNews?
By active installs, Consultup: 900+ sites run it against 200+ for TrendingNews, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Consultup or TrendingNews?
TrendingNews, at #1,062 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Consultup at #1,945. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Consultup a block theme or a classic theme? And TrendingNews?
Consultup is a classic theme, TrendingNews 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.