Freshblog Newsfeed vs Make
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Make leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #573, ahead of Freshblog Newsfeed at #3,115. Over the last 7 days Make slipped 2 places and Freshblog Newsfeed slipped 22 places. Make has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 5K+ active installs against 100+ for Freshblog Newsfeed. Downloads this week: Make 260 and Freshblog Newsfeed 11.
| Metric | Freshblog Newsfeed | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,115 ▼ 22 | #573 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 260 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.2★ (45) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 1, 2026 | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1 | 1.10.10 |
| Best rank on record | #2,733 | #566 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2024 | May 2014 |
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, Freshblog Newsfeed or Make?
By active installs, Make: 5K+ sites run it against 100+ for Freshblog Newsfeed, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Freshblog Newsfeed or Make?
Make, at #573 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Freshblog Newsfeed at #3,115. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Freshblog Newsfeed a block theme or a classic theme? And Make?
Freshblog Newsfeed is a classic theme, Make 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.