Mania eCommerce vs NewsOnline
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsOnline leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #146, ahead of Mania eCommerce at #173. Over the last 7 days NewsOnline slipped 10 places and Mania eCommerce slipped 18 places. NewsOnline has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for Mania eCommerce. Downloads this week: Mania eCommerce 163 and NewsOnline 119.
| Metric | Mania eCommerce | NewsOnline |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #173 ▼ 18 | #146 ▼ 10 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 163 | 119 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 2, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #131 | #100 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Aug 2026 |
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, Mania eCommerce or NewsOnline?
By active installs, NewsOnline: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for Mania eCommerce, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Mania eCommerce or NewsOnline?
NewsOnline, at #146 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Mania eCommerce at #173. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Mania eCommerce a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsOnline?
Mania eCommerce is a classic theme, NewsOnline 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.