Formula Dark vs NewsGoal
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsGoal leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #62, ahead of Formula Dark at #3,231. Over the last 7 days NewsGoal slipped 6 places and Formula Dark climbed 9 places. NewsGoal has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 1K+ active installs against 200+ for Formula Dark. Downloads this week: NewsGoal 257 and Formula Dark 23.
| Metric | Formula Dark | NewsGoal |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,231 ▲ 9 | #62 ▼ 6 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 23 | 257 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 26, 2025 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.1.3 | 0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #2,935 | #44 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 37 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2022 | Jun 2026 |
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, Formula Dark or NewsGoal?
By active installs, NewsGoal: 1K+ sites run it against 200+ for Formula Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Formula Dark or NewsGoal?
NewsGoal, at #62 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Formula Dark at #3,231. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Formula Dark a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsGoal?
Formula Dark is a classic theme, NewsGoal 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.