Easy Store vs Newsxo
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Newsxo leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #545, ahead of Easy Store at #1,862. Over the last 7 days Newsxo slipped 14 places and Easy Store slipped 11 places. Easy Store has the largest install base, roughly 1.4× the next: 1K+ active installs against 700+ for Newsxo. Downloads this week: Newsxo 232 and Easy Store 33. Ratings: Easy Store 4.6★ from 50 and Newsxo 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Easy Store | Newsxo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,862 ▼ 11 | #545 ▼ 14 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 33 | 232 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (50) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 30, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.4 | 1.6.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,757 | #45 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 8 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2018 | Feb 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, Easy Store or Newsxo?
By active installs, Easy Store: 1K+ sites run it against 700+ for Newsxo, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Easy Store or Newsxo?
Newsxo, at #545 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Easy Store at #1,862. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Easy Store a block theme or a classic theme? And Newsxo?
Easy Store is a classic theme, Newsxo 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.