Extensive News vs Zakra
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Zakra leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #53, ahead of Extensive News at #1,357. Over the last 7 days Zakra slipped 3 places and Extensive News slipped 25 places. Zakra has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 30K+ active installs against 300+ for Extensive News. Downloads this week: Zakra 1,559 and Extensive News 25.
| Metric | Extensive News | Zakra |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,357 ▼ 25 | #53 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 25 | 1,559 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (600) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 5, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 4.3.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,192 | #44 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 348 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2024 | Jan 2019 |
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, Extensive News or Zakra?
By active installs, Zakra: 30K+ sites run it against 300+ for Extensive News, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Extensive News or Zakra?
Zakra, at #53 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Extensive News at #1,357. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Extensive News a block theme or a classic theme? And Zakra?
Extensive News is a classic theme, Zakra 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.