Founder vs NewsBlogger
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsBlogger leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #62, ahead of Founder at #2,838. Over the last 7 days NewsBlogger slipped 3 places and Founder slipped 7 places. NewsBlogger has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 8K+ active installs against 800+ for Founder. Downloads this week: NewsBlogger 382 and Founder 89. Ratings: Founder 4.7★ from 32 and NewsBlogger 5★ from 10 reviews.
| Metric | Founder | NewsBlogger |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,838 ▼ 7 | #62 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 89 | 382 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (32) | 5★ (10) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 28, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.57 | 0.2.6.7 |
| Best rank on record | #2,788 | #23 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 678 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2015 | Jul 2024 |
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, Founder or NewsBlogger?
By active installs, NewsBlogger: 8K+ sites run it against 800+ for Founder, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Founder or NewsBlogger?
NewsBlogger, at #62 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Founder at #2,838. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Founder a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsBlogger?
Founder is a classic theme, NewsBlogger 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.