Kalon Chic vs NewsNation
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsNation leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,080, ahead of Kalon Chic at #4,591. Over the last 7 days NewsNation slipped 2 places and Kalon Chic slipped 36 places. Kalon Chic has the largest install base: 200+ active installs against 200+ for NewsNation. Downloads this week: Kalon Chic 21 and NewsNation 10.
| Metric | Kalon Chic | NewsNation |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,591 ▼ 36 | #1,080 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 21 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Nov 18, 2025 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.0.10 |
| Best rank on record | #4,389 | #587 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2019 | Nov 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, Kalon Chic or NewsNation?
By active installs, Kalon Chic: 200+ sites run it against 200+ for NewsNation, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 2, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kalon Chic or NewsNation?
NewsNation, at #1,080 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kalon Chic at #4,591. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Kalon Chic a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsNation?
Kalon Chic is a classic theme, NewsNation 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.