Gambit vs NewseBlog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewseBlog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #842, ahead of Gambit at #1,395. Over the last 7 days NewseBlog climbed 11 places and Gambit climbed 16 places. Gambit has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 1K+ active installs against 200+ for NewseBlog. Downloads this week: NewseBlog 36 and Gambit 29.
| Metric | Gambit | NewseBlog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,395 ▲ 16 | #842 ▲ 11 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 29 | 36 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (9) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 14, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.3 | 1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,391 | #478 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2016 | Nov 2025 |
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, Gambit or NewseBlog?
By active installs, Gambit: 1K+ sites run it against 200+ for NewseBlog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Gambit or NewseBlog?
NewseBlog, at #842 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Gambit at #1,395. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Gambit a block theme or a classic theme? And NewseBlog?
Gambit is a classic theme, NewseBlog 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.