Luma Blog vs Newspaper X
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Luma Blog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #751, ahead of Newspaper X at #3,245. Over the last 7 days Luma Blog slipped 15 places and Newspaper X climbed 11 places. Newspaper X has the largest install base, roughly 6× the next: 600+ active installs against 100+ for Luma Blog. Downloads this week: Newspaper X 118 and Luma Blog 11.
| Metric | Luma Blog | Newspaper X |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #751 ▼ 15 | #3,245 ▲ 11 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 118 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (18) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1 | 1.4.2 |
| Best rank on record | #202 | #3,229 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | May 2017 |
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, Luma Blog or Newspaper X?
By active installs, Newspaper X: 600+ sites run it against 100+ for Luma Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Luma Blog or Newspaper X?
Luma Blog, at #751 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newspaper X at #3,245. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Luma Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And Newspaper X?
Luma Blog is a classic theme, Newspaper X 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.