Kale vs Newspaperss
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 #307, ahead of Newspaperss at #1,637. Over the last 7 days Kale climbed 3 places and Newspaperss climbed 6 places. Kale has the largest install base, roughly 7× the next: 7K+ active installs against 1K+ for Newspaperss. Downloads this week: Newspaperss 198 and Kale 160. Ratings: Kale 4.9★ from 206 and Newspaperss 5★ from 5 reviews.
| Metric | Kale | Newspaperss |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #307 ▲ 3 | #1,637 ▲ 6 |
| Active installs | 7K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 160 | 198 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (206) | 5★ (5) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.9 | 2.73.0 |
| Best rank on record | #305 | #1,544 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2017 | Nov 2018 |
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 Newspaperss?
By active installs, Kale: 7K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Newspaperss, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kale or Newspaperss?
Kale, at #307 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newspaperss at #1,637. 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 Newspaperss?
Kale is a classic theme, Newspaperss 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.