Journalism Newspaper vs Risolnet
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Risolnet leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #902, ahead of Journalism Newspaper at #1,327. Over the last 7 days Risolnet slipped 58 places and Journalism Newspaper slipped 44 places. Journalism Newspaper has the largest install base, roughly 6.7× the next: 200+ active installs against 30+ for Risolnet. Downloads this week: Journalism Newspaper 17 and Risolnet 15.
| Metric | Journalism Newspaper | Risolnet |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,327 ▼ 44 | #902 ▼ 58 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 15 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 14, 2025 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #1,097 | #370 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2025 | Sep 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, Journalism Newspaper or Risolnet?
By active installs, Journalism Newspaper: 200+ sites run it against 30+ for Risolnet, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Journalism Newspaper or Risolnet?
Risolnet, at #902 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Journalism Newspaper at #1,327. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Journalism Newspaper a block theme or a classic theme? And Risolnet?
Journalism Newspaper is a classic theme, Risolnet 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.