Kahuna vs NewsAlert
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsAlert leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #419, ahead of Kahuna at #921. Over the last 7 days NewsAlert slipped 10 places and Kahuna climbed 9 places. Kahuna has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 2K+ active installs against 1K+ for NewsAlert. Downloads this week: NewsAlert 86 and Kahuna 25.
| Metric | Kahuna | NewsAlert |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #921 ▲ 9 | #419 ▼ 10 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 25 | 86 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (18) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 20, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.8.0 | 1.0.93 |
| Best rank on record | #919 | #44 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 25 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2017 | Oct 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, Kahuna or NewsAlert?
By active installs, Kahuna: 2K+ sites run it against 1K+ for NewsAlert, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kahuna or NewsAlert?
NewsAlert, at #419 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kahuna at #921. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Kahuna a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsAlert?
Kahuna is a classic theme, NewsAlert 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.