Greatnews vs Rubik Mag
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Rubik Mag leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #204, ahead of Greatnews at #5,330. Over the last 7 days Rubik Mag slipped 48 places and Greatnews slipped 95 places. Greatnews has the largest install base, roughly 1.7× the next: 100+ active installs against 60+ for Rubik Mag. Downloads this week: Rubik Mag 60 and Greatnews 22.
| Metric | Greatnews | Rubik Mag |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,330 ▼ 95 | #204 ▼ 48 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 22 | 60 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 18, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.2 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #4,951 | #156 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2021 | Oct 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, Greatnews or Rubik Mag?
By active installs, Greatnews: 100+ sites run it against 60+ for Rubik Mag, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Greatnews or Rubik Mag?
Rubik Mag, at #204 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Greatnews at #5,330. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Greatnews a block theme or a classic theme? And Rubik Mag?
Greatnews is a classic theme, Rubik Mag 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.