FeedBuzz vs Press Release
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
FeedBuzz leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #214, ahead of Press Release at #966. Over the last 7 days FeedBuzz slipped 71 places and Press Release slipped 81 places. FeedBuzz has the largest install base, roughly 1.5× the next: 60+ active installs against 40+ for Press Release. Downloads this week: FeedBuzz 41 and Press Release 9.
| Metric | FeedBuzz | Press Release |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #214 ▼ 71 | #966 ▼ 81 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 41 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 30, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #134 | #233 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Aug 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, FeedBuzz or Press Release?
By active installs, FeedBuzz: 60+ sites run it against 40+ for Press Release, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, FeedBuzz or Press Release?
FeedBuzz, at #214 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Press Release at #966. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is FeedBuzz a block theme or a classic theme? And Press Release?
FeedBuzz is a classic theme, Press Release is a block 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.