Elite 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 #113, ahead of Elite Storefront at #264. Over the last 7 days NewsNova slipped 12 places and Elite Storefront slipped 14 places. Elite Storefront has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for NewsNova. Downloads this week: NewsNova 150 and Elite Storefront 74.
| Metric | Elite Storefront | NewsNova |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #264 ▼ 14 | #113 ▼ 12 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 74 | 150 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 22, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #70 | #101 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 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, Elite Storefront or NewsNova?
By active installs, Elite Storefront: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for NewsNova, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Elite Storefront or NewsNova?
NewsNova, at #113 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Elite Storefront at #264. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Elite Storefront a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsNova?
Elite 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.