FlatMagazinews vs Metro Magazine
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Metro Magazine leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,927, ahead of FlatMagazinews at #2,852. Over the last 7 days Metro Magazine slipped 5 places and FlatMagazinews slipped 18 places. Metro Magazine has the largest install base, roughly 1.7× the next: 1K+ active installs against 600+ for FlatMagazinews. Downloads this week: Metro Magazine 64 and FlatMagazinews 41. Ratings: FlatMagazinews 5★ from 2 and Metro Magazine 4.9★ from 31 reviews.
| Metric | FlatMagazinews | Metro Magazine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,852 ▼ 18 | #1,927 ▼ 5 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 41 | 64 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | 4.9★ (31) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 7, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 6.2 | 1.4.3 |
| Best rank on record | #2,833 | #1,903 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2018 | Nov 2016 |
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, FlatMagazinews or Metro Magazine?
By active installs, Metro Magazine: 1K+ sites run it against 600+ for FlatMagazinews, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, FlatMagazinews or Metro Magazine?
Metro Magazine, at #1,927 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with FlatMagazinews at #2,852. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is FlatMagazinews a block theme or a classic theme? And Metro Magazine?
FlatMagazinews is a classic theme, Metro Magazine 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.