Cream Magazine vs NewsNova
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsNova leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #112, ahead of Cream Magazine at #343. Over the last 7 days Cream Magazine climbed 10 places. Cream Magazine has the largest install base, roughly 56× the next: 5K+ active installs against 90+ for NewsNova. Downloads this week: NewsNova 158 and Cream Magazine 118.
| Metric | Cream Magazine | NewsNova |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #343 ▲ 10 | #112 — |
| Active installs | 5K+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 118 | 158 |
| Rating | 5★ (12) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 16, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.12 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #343 | #101 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2019 | 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, Cream Magazine or NewsNova?
By active installs, Cream Magazine: 5K+ sites run it against 90+ for NewsNova, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Cream Magazine or NewsNova?
NewsNova, at #112 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Cream Magazine at #343. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Cream Magazine a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsNova?
Cream Magazine is a classic theme, NewsNova 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.