Luma Blog vs NewsX Paper
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 #790, ahead of NewsX Paper at #4,982. Over the last 7 days Luma Blog slipped 19 places and NewsX Paper climbed 10 places. Luma Blog has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for NewsX Paper. Downloads this week: NewsX Paper 23 and Luma Blog 10.
| Metric | Luma Blog | NewsX Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #790 ▼ 19 | #4,982 ▲ 10 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 23 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2026 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1 | 1.1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #202 | #4,648 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | Mar 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, Luma Blog or NewsX Paper?
By active installs, Luma Blog: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for NewsX Paper, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Luma Blog or NewsX Paper?
Luma Blog, at #790 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with NewsX Paper at #4,982. 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 NewsX Paper?
Luma Blog is a classic theme, NewsX Paper 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.