Kahuna vs Newzpaper
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Kahuna leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #898, ahead of Newzpaper at #7,308. Over the last 7 days Kahuna climbed 25 places and Newzpaper slipped 6 places. Kahuna has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 2K+ active installs against 40+ for Newzpaper. Downloads this week: Kahuna 91 and Newzpaper 7.
| Metric | Kahuna | Newzpaper |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #898 ▲ 25 | #7,308 ▼ 6 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 91 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (18) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 20, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.8.0 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #898 | #6,955 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2017 | May 2023 |
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 Newzpaper?
By active installs, Kahuna: 2K+ sites run it against 40+ for Newzpaper, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kahuna or Newzpaper?
Kahuna, at #898 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newzpaper at #7,308. 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 Newzpaper?
Kahuna is a classic theme, Newzpaper 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.