Eshop Elementor vs Newses
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Newses leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #712, ahead of Eshop Elementor at #1,424. Over the last 7 days Newses climbed 3 places and Eshop Elementor climbed 6 places. Newses has the largest install base, roughly 6.7× the next: 2K+ active installs against 300+ for Eshop Elementor. Downloads this week: Newses 817 and Eshop Elementor 65.
| Metric | Eshop Elementor | Newses |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,424 ▲ 6 | #712 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 65 | 817 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.4★ (9) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 5, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.2 | 2.0.0.85 |
| Best rank on record | #1,126 | #694 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2025 | Jun 2020 |
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, Eshop Elementor or Newses?
By active installs, Newses: 2K+ sites run it against 300+ for Eshop Elementor, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Eshop Elementor or Newses?
Newses, at #712 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Eshop Elementor at #1,424. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Eshop Elementor a block theme or a classic theme? And Newses?
Eshop Elementor is a classic theme, Newses 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.