Kahuna vs NewsMemo
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsMemo leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #160, ahead of Kahuna at #929. Over the last 7 days NewsMemo slipped 7 places and Kahuna held its place. Kahuna has the largest install base, roughly 2.2× the next: 2K+ active installs against 900+ for NewsMemo. Downloads this week: NewsMemo 122 and Kahuna 28.
| Metric | Kahuna | NewsMemo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #929 ▬ | #160 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 28 | 122 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (18) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 20, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.8.0 | 1.0.22 |
| Best rank on record | #919 | #46 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 18 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2017 | Jan 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, Kahuna or NewsMemo?
By active installs, Kahuna: 2K+ sites run it against 900+ for NewsMemo, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kahuna or NewsMemo?
NewsMemo, at #160 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kahuna at #929. 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 NewsMemo?
Kahuna is a classic theme, NewsMemo 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.