Kale vs Top 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 #311, ahead of Top Newspaper at #8,031. Over the last 7 days Kale slipped 7 places and Top Newspaper slipped 44 places. Kale has the largest install base, roughly 350× the next: 7K+ active installs against 20+ for Top Newspaper. Downloads this week: Kale 278 and Top Newspaper 9.
| Metric | Kale | Top Newspaper |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #311 ▼ 7 | #8,031 ▼ 44 |
| Active installs | 7K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 278 | 9 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (206) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.9 | 1.44 |
| Best rank on record | #304 | #7,613 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2017 | Nov 2022 |
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 Top Newspaper?
By active installs, Kale: 7K+ sites run it against 20+ for Top Newspaper, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kale or Top Newspaper?
Kale, at #311 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Top Newspaper at #8,031. 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 Top Newspaper?
Kale is a classic theme, Top 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.