ListingHive vs NewsCard
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
ListingHive leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #153, ahead of NewsCard at #238. Over the last 7 days ListingHive climbed 1 place and NewsCard climbed 1 place. ListingHive has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 9K+ active installs against 7K+ for NewsCard. Downloads this week: ListingHive 405 and NewsCard 143. Ratings: ListingHive 5★ from 19 and NewsCard 4.7★ from 42 reviews.
| Metric | ListingHive | NewsCard |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #153 ▲ 1 | #238 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 9K+ | 7K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 405 | 143 |
| Rating | 5★ (19) | 4.7★ (42) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 17, 2026 | Jun 15, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.2.13 | 1.5 |
| Best rank on record | #150 | #234 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2020 | 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, ListingHive or NewsCard?
By active installs, ListingHive: 9K+ sites run it against 7K+ for NewsCard, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, ListingHive or NewsCard?
ListingHive, at #153 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with NewsCard at #238. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is ListingHive a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsCard?
ListingHive is a classic theme, NewsCard 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.