Kale vs Pattern Newspaper
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 #312, ahead of Pattern Newspaper at #5,031. Over the last 7 days Kale slipped 1 place and Pattern Newspaper climbed 192 places. Kale has the largest install base, roughly 117× the next: 7K+ active installs against 60+ for Pattern Newspaper. Downloads this week: Kale 197 and Pattern Newspaper 10.
| Metric | Kale | Pattern Newspaper |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #312 ▼ 1 | #5,031 ▲ 192 |
| Active installs | 7K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 197 | 10 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (206) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 22, 2026 | May 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.9 | 1.0.19 |
| Best rank on record | #304 | #4,658 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 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, Kale or Pattern Newspaper?
By active installs, Kale: 7K+ sites run it against 60+ for Pattern Newspaper, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 1, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kale or Pattern Newspaper?
Kale, at #312 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Pattern Newspaper at #5,031. 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 Pattern Newspaper?
Kale is a classic theme, Pattern Newspaper 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.