FM Radio Station vs Newsium
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
FM Radio Station leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,807, ahead of Newsium at #1,876. Over the last 7 days FM Radio Station climbed 32 places and Newsium slipped 18 places. Newsium has the largest install base, roughly 8× the next: 800+ active installs against 100+ for FM Radio Station. Downloads this week: Newsium 438 and FM Radio Station 28.
| Metric | FM Radio Station | Newsium |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,807 ▲ 32 | #1,876 ▼ 18 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 800+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 28 | 438 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (26) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.9.8 | 4.4.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,405 | #1,733 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Dec 2019 |
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 Newsium?
By active installs, Newsium: 800+ sites run it against 100+ for FM Radio Station, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, FM Radio Station or Newsium?
FM Radio Station, at #1,807 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newsium at #1,876. 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 Newsium?
FM Radio Station is a classic theme, Newsium 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.