Gridalicious vs NewsNation
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsNation leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,079, ahead of Gridalicious at #4,708. Over the last 7 days NewsNation slipped 4 places and Gridalicious slipped 6 places. Gridalicious has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 400+ active installs against 200+ for NewsNation. Downloads this week: Gridalicious 49 and NewsNation 10.
| Metric | Gridalicious | NewsNation |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,708 ▼ 6 | #1,079 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 49 | 10 |
| Rating | 5★ (7) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 30, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.4 | 1.0.10 |
| Best rank on record | #4,658 | #587 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2015 | 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, Gridalicious or NewsNation?
By active installs, Gridalicious: 400+ sites run it against 200+ for NewsNation, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 1, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Gridalicious or NewsNation?
NewsNation, at #1,079 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Gridalicious at #4,708. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Gridalicious a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsNation?
Gridalicious is a classic theme, NewsNation 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.