Elsewhere Magazine vs FlatMagazinews
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Elsewhere Magazine leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #161, ahead of FlatMagazinews at #2,851. Over the last 7 days Elsewhere Magazine slipped 9 places and FlatMagazinews slipped 10 places. FlatMagazinews has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 600+ active installs against 200+ for Elsewhere Magazine. Downloads this week: Elsewhere Magazine 51 and FlatMagazinews 41.
| Metric | Elsewhere Magazine | FlatMagazinews |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #161 ▼ 9 | #2,851 ▼ 10 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 51 | 41 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 21, 2026 | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0 | 6.2 |
| Best rank on record | #109 | #2,833 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Aug 2018 |
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, Elsewhere Magazine or FlatMagazinews?
By active installs, FlatMagazinews: 600+ sites run it against 200+ for Elsewhere Magazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Elsewhere Magazine or FlatMagazinews?
Elsewhere Magazine, at #161 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with FlatMagazinews at #2,851. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Elsewhere Magazine a block theme or a classic theme? And FlatMagazinews?
Elsewhere Magazine is a classic theme, FlatMagazinews 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.