Elsewhere Magazine vs NewsPaperly
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 #150, ahead of NewsPaperly at #1,066. Over the last 7 days Elsewhere Magazine slipped 13 places and NewsPaperly slipped 31 places. NewsPaperly has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 1K+ active installs against 200+ for Elsewhere Magazine. Downloads this week: NewsPaperly 246 and Elsewhere Magazine 60.
| Metric | Elsewhere Magazine | NewsPaperly |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #150 ▼ 13 | #1,066 ▼ 31 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 60 | 246 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 21, 2026 | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0 | 6.7 |
| Best rank on record | #109 | #960 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Apr 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 NewsPaperly?
By active installs, NewsPaperly: 1K+ sites run it against 200+ for Elsewhere Magazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Elsewhere Magazine or NewsPaperly?
Elsewhere Magazine, at #150 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with NewsPaperly at #1,066. 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 NewsPaperly?
Elsewhere Magazine is a classic theme, NewsPaperly 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.