Flex Magazine 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 #1,071, ahead of Flex Magazine at #1,451. Over the last 7 days NewsNation slipped 8 places and Flex Magazine slipped 53 places. NewsNation has the largest install base, roughly 2.9× the next: 200+ active installs against 70+ for Flex Magazine. Downloads this week: Flex Magazine 31 and NewsNation 10.
| Metric | Flex Magazine | NewsNation |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,451 ▼ 53 | #1,071 ▼ 8 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 31 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 1.0.9 |
| Best rank on record | #813 | #587 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2026 | 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 Magazine or NewsNation?
By active installs, NewsNation: 200+ sites run it against 70+ for Flex Magazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Flex Magazine or NewsNation?
NewsNation, at #1,071 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Flex Magazine at #1,451. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Flex Magazine a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsNation?
Flex Magazine 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.