FSE Band Artist vs Newspaper FSE
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 FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,168, ahead of FSE Band Artist at #1,184. Over the last 7 days Newspaper FSE slipped 59 places and FSE Band Artist climbed 24 places. FSE Band Artist has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 300+ active installs against 100+ for Newspaper FSE. Downloads this week: FSE Band Artist 47 and Newspaper FSE 17.
| Metric | FSE Band Artist | Newspaper FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,184 ▲ 24 | #1,168 ▼ 59 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 47 | 17 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 11, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.9 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,097 | #674 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2025 | Mar 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, FSE Band Artist or Newspaper FSE?
By active installs, FSE Band Artist: 300+ sites run it against 100+ for Newspaper FSE, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, FSE Band Artist or Newspaper FSE?
Newspaper FSE, at #1,168 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with FSE Band Artist at #1,184. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is FSE Band Artist a block theme or a classic theme? And Newspaper FSE?
FSE Band Artist is a block theme, Newspaper FSE is a block 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.