Makoa Personal vs MetroNewspaper
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Makoa Personal leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #749, ahead of MetroNewspaper at #992. Over the last 7 days Makoa Personal slipped 2 places and MetroNewspaper slipped 20 places. Makoa Personal has the largest install base: 200+ active installs against 200+ for MetroNewspaper. Downloads this week: MetroNewspaper 17 and Makoa Personal 14.
| Metric | Makoa Personal | MetroNewspaper |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #749 ▼ 2 | #992 ▼ 20 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 17 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jan 18, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #533 | #721 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Dec 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, Makoa Personal or MetroNewspaper?
By active installs, Makoa Personal: 200+ sites run it against 200+ for MetroNewspaper, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Makoa Personal or MetroNewspaper?
Makoa Personal, at #749 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with MetroNewspaper at #992. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Makoa Personal a block theme or a classic theme? And MetroNewspaper?
Makoa Personal is a block theme, MetroNewspaper is a block 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.