Electronic Storefront 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 #135, ahead of Electronic Storefront at #1,093. Over the last 7 days NewsNova slipped 29 places and Electronic Storefront slipped 10 places. Electronic Storefront has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for NewsNova. Downloads this week: NewsNova 133 and Electronic Storefront 25.
| Metric | Electronic Storefront | NewsNova |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,093 ▼ 10 | #135 ▼ 29 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 25 | 133 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 22, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.6 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #713 | #101 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | 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, Electronic Storefront or NewsNova?
By active installs, Electronic Storefront: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for NewsNova, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Electronic Storefront or NewsNova?
NewsNova, at #135 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Electronic Storefront at #1,093. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Electronic Storefront a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsNova?
Electronic Storefront 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.