Foster Charity vs Newspaper Press
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Newspaper Press leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #938, ahead of Foster Charity at #8,032. Over the last 7 days Newspaper Press slipped 112 places and Foster Charity held its place. Foster Charity has the largest install base: 50+ active installs against 50+ for Newspaper Press. Downloads this week: Foster Charity 161 and Newspaper Press 28.
| Metric | Foster Charity | Newspaper Press |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,032 ▬ | #938 ▼ 112 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 161 | 28 |
| Rating | 3.7★ (3) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 19, 2026 | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.6 | 1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #7,787 | #485 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2018 | Aug 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, Foster Charity or Newspaper Press?
By active installs, Foster Charity: 50+ sites run it against 50+ for Newspaper Press, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Foster Charity or Newspaper Press?
Newspaper Press, at #938 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Foster Charity at #8,032. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Foster Charity a block theme or a classic theme? And Newspaper Press?
Foster Charity is a classic theme, Newspaper Press 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.