Donovan vs Greatnews
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Donovan leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #193, ahead of Greatnews at #5,330. Over the last 7 days Donovan climbed 1 place and Greatnews slipped 95 places. Donovan has the largest install base, roughly 90× the next: 9K+ active installs against 100+ for Greatnews. Downloads this week: Donovan 218 and Greatnews 22. Ratings: Donovan 4.8★ from 24 and Greatnews 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Donovan | Greatnews |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #193 ▲ 1 | #5,330 ▼ 95 |
| Active installs | 9K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 218 | 22 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (24) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 6, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.9.4 | 1.2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #188 | #4,951 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2018 | Jan 2021 |
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, Donovan or Greatnews?
By active installs, Donovan: 9K+ sites run it against 100+ for Greatnews, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Donovan or Greatnews?
Donovan, at #193 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Greatnews at #5,330. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Donovan a block theme or a classic theme? And Greatnews?
Donovan is a classic theme, Greatnews 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.