Head Blog vs Newsup
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Newsup leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #72, ahead of Head Blog at #906. Over the last 7 days Newsup slipped 2 places and Head Blog climbed 13 places. Newsup has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 10K+ active installs against 2K+ for Head Blog. Downloads this week: Newsup 14,037 and Head Blog 50. Ratings: Head Blog 5★ from 2 and Newsup 4.8★ from 188 reviews.
| Metric | Head Blog | Newsup |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #906 ▲ 13 | #72 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 50 | 14,037 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | 4.8★ (188) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 23, 2025 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.2 | 5.6.6 |
| Best rank on record | #903 | #65 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2018 | Mar 2020 |
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, Head Blog or Newsup?
By active installs, Newsup: 10K+ sites run it against 2K+ for Head Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Head Blog or Newsup?
Newsup, at #72 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Head Blog at #906. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Head Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And Newsup?
Head Blog is a classic theme, Newsup 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.