FlexNews vs VideoMag
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
FlexNews leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #222, ahead of VideoMag at #8,525. Over the last 7 days FlexNews slipped 12 places and VideoMag slipped 8 places. FlexNews has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 100+ active installs against 10+ for VideoMag. Downloads this week: FlexNews 49 and VideoMag 7.
| Metric | FlexNews | VideoMag |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #222 ▼ 12 | #8,525 ▼ 8 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 49 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 12, 2026 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.2 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #124 | #8,196 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Aug 2018 |
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, FlexNews or VideoMag?
By active installs, FlexNews: 100+ sites run it against 10+ for VideoMag, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, FlexNews or VideoMag?
FlexNews, at #222 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with VideoMag at #8,525. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is FlexNews a block theme or a classic theme? And VideoMag?
FlexNews is a classic theme, VideoMag 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.