Gridbox vs Newspaper Magazine Blog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Gridbox leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,142, ahead of Newspaper Magazine Blog at #1,479. Over the last 7 days Gridbox climbed 56 places and Newspaper Magazine Blog slipped 33 places. Gridbox has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 2K+ active installs against 200+ for Newspaper Magazine Blog. Downloads this week: Gridbox 24 and Newspaper Magazine Blog 23.
| Metric | Gridbox | Newspaper Magazine Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,142 ▲ 56 | #1,479 ▼ 33 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 24 | 23 |
| Rating | 3.9★ (7) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 14, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.4.3 | 2.6.8 |
| Best rank on record | #1,142 | #772 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2016 | Jul 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, Gridbox or Newspaper Magazine Blog?
By active installs, Gridbox: 2K+ sites run it against 200+ for Newspaper Magazine Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Gridbox or Newspaper Magazine Blog?
Gridbox, at #1,142 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newspaper Magazine Blog at #1,479. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Gridbox a block theme or a classic theme? And Newspaper Magazine Blog?
Gridbox is a classic theme, Newspaper Magazine Blog 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.