Gridbox vs Newstory Lite
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 #1,155, ahead of Newstory Lite at #7,872. Over the last 7 days Gridbox held its place and Newstory Lite slipped 22 places. Gridbox has the largest install base, roughly 200× the next: 2K+ active installs against 10+ for Newstory Lite. Downloads this week: Gridbox 24 and Newstory Lite 7.
| Metric | Gridbox | Newstory Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,155 ▬ | #7,872 ▼ 22 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 24 | 7 |
| Rating | 3.9★ (7) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 14, 2026 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Current version | 2.4.3 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,140 | #7,429 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2016 | May 2024 |
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 Newstory Lite?
By active installs, Gridbox: 2K+ sites run it against 10+ for Newstory Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Gridbox or Newstory Lite?
Gridbox, at #1,155 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newstory Lite at #7,872. 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 Newstory Lite?
Gridbox is a classic theme, Newstory Lite 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.