FM Radio Station vs Newsback
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Newsback leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,532, ahead of FM Radio Station at #1,824. Over the last 7 days Newsback slipped 19 places and FM Radio Station climbed 61 places. Newsback has the largest install base, roughly 6× the next: 600+ active installs against 100+ for FM Radio Station. Downloads this week: FM Radio Station 28 and Newsback 13.
| Metric | FM Radio Station | Newsback |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,824 ▲ 61 | #1,532 ▼ 19 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 28 | 13 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2026 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.9.8 | 1.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,405 | #1,488 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Oct 2022 |
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, FM Radio Station or Newsback?
By active installs, Newsback: 600+ sites run it against 100+ for FM Radio Station, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, FM Radio Station or Newsback?
Newsback, at #1,532 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with FM Radio Station at #1,824. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is FM Radio Station a block theme or a classic theme? And Newsback?
FM Radio Station is a classic theme, Newsback 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.