ElitePress vs NewsBlogger
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsBlogger leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #60, ahead of ElitePress at #3,299. Over the last 7 days NewsBlogger climbed 1 place and ElitePress held its place. NewsBlogger has the largest install base, roughly 11× the next: 8K+ active installs against 700+ for ElitePress. Downloads this week: NewsBlogger 369 and ElitePress 28. Ratings: ElitePress 4.3★ from 18 and NewsBlogger 5★ from 10 reviews.
| Metric | ElitePress | NewsBlogger |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,299 ▬ | #60 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 28 | 369 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (18) | 5★ (10) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 18, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.2.1 | 0.2.6.7 |
| Best rank on record | #3,242 | #23 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 678 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2015 | Jul 2024 |
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, ElitePress or NewsBlogger?
By active installs, NewsBlogger: 8K+ sites run it against 700+ for ElitePress, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, ElitePress or NewsBlogger?
NewsBlogger, at #60 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with ElitePress at #3,299. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is ElitePress a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsBlogger?
ElitePress is a classic theme, NewsBlogger 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.