Kale vs Newspaper Flash
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Kale leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #314, ahead of Newspaper Flash at #3,807. Over the last 7 days Kale slipped 2 places and Newspaper Flash climbed 27 places. Kale has the largest install base, roughly 88× the next: 7K+ active installs against 80+ for Newspaper Flash. Downloads this week: Kale 268 and Newspaper Flash 14.
| Metric | Kale | Newspaper Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #314 ▼ 2 | #3,807 ▲ 27 |
| Active installs | 7K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 268 | 14 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (206) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.9 | 1.0.16 |
| Best rank on record | #304 | #3,206 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2017 | Jan 2025 |
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, Kale or Newspaper Flash?
By active installs, Kale: 7K+ sites run it against 80+ for Newspaper Flash, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kale or Newspaper Flash?
Kale, at #314 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newspaper Flash at #3,807. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Kale a block theme or a classic theme? And Newspaper Flash?
Kale is a classic theme, Newspaper Flash 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.