Fleks vs NewsGrove
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Fleks leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,722, ahead of NewsGrove at #3,125. Over the last 7 days Fleks slipped 37 places and NewsGrove slipped 65 places. Fleks has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for NewsGrove. Downloads this week: NewsGrove 12 and Fleks 11.
| Metric | Fleks | NewsGrove |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,722 ▼ 37 | #3,125 ▼ 65 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 12 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 29, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,210 | #2,817 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2025 | Mar 2025 |
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, Fleks or NewsGrove?
By active installs, Fleks: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for NewsGrove, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Fleks or NewsGrove?
Fleks, at #1,722 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with NewsGrove at #3,125. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Fleks a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsGrove?
Fleks is a block theme, NewsGrove 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.