Flex Blogging vs NewsNation
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsNation leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,069, ahead of Flex Blogging at #1,083. Over the last 7 days NewsNation slipped 59 places and Flex Blogging slipped 14 places. Flex Blogging has the largest install base: 200+ active installs against 200+ for NewsNation. Downloads this week: Flex Blogging 18 and NewsNation 10.
| Metric | Flex Blogging | NewsNation |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,083 ▼ 14 | #1,069 ▼ 59 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 5, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.7 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #690 | #587 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2025 | Nov 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, Flex Blogging or NewsNation?
By active installs, Flex Blogging: 200+ sites run it against 200+ for NewsNation, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Flex Blogging or NewsNation?
NewsNation, at #1,069 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Flex Blogging at #1,083. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Flex Blogging a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsNation?
Flex Blogging is a classic theme, NewsNation 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.