Emboss Blog vs FlexNews
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
FlexNews leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #227, ahead of Emboss Blog at #2,536. Over the last 7 days FlexNews slipped 24 places and Emboss Blog slipped 31 places. Emboss Blog has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for FlexNews. Downloads this week: FlexNews 40 and Emboss Blog 17.
| Metric | Emboss Blog | FlexNews |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,536 ▼ 31 | #227 ▼ 24 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 40 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 10, 2026 | Sep 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.8 | 1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #2,302 | #124 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2024 | 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, Emboss Blog or FlexNews?
By active installs, Emboss Blog: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for FlexNews, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Emboss Blog or FlexNews?
FlexNews, at #227 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Emboss Blog at #2,536. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Emboss Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And FlexNews?
Emboss Blog is a classic theme, FlexNews 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.