eLearning vs Formal News
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
eLearning leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #654, ahead of Formal News at #2,758. Over the last 7 days eLearning slipped 4 places and Formal News slipped 27 places. eLearning has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Formal News. Downloads this week: eLearning 185 and Formal News 15.
| Metric | eLearning | Formal News |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #654 ▼ 4 | #2,758 ▼ 27 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 185 | 15 |
| Rating | 5★ (15) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 10, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.8 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #648 | #1,876 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2021 | Jan 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, eLearning or Formal News?
By active installs, eLearning: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Formal News, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, eLearning or Formal News?
eLearning, at #654 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Formal News at #2,758. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is eLearning a block theme or a classic theme? And Formal News?
eLearning is a classic theme, Formal News 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.