Mavix Beat vs Newsmag Context Blog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Newsmag Context Blog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #428, ahead of Mavix Beat at #4,190. Over the last 7 days Newsmag Context Blog slipped 21 places and Mavix Beat slipped 611 places. Newsmag Context Blog has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 400+ active installs against 10+ for Mavix Beat. Downloads this week: Newsmag Context Blog 60 and Mavix Beat 8.
| Metric | Mavix Beat | Newsmag Context Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,190 ▼ 611 | #428 ▼ 21 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 60 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 5, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #840 | #199 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2026 | Jan 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, Mavix Beat or Newsmag Context Blog?
By active installs, Newsmag Context Blog: 400+ sites run it against 10+ for Mavix Beat, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 2, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Mavix Beat or Newsmag Context Blog?
Newsmag Context Blog, at #428 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Mavix Beat at #4,190. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Mavix Beat a block theme or a classic theme? And Newsmag Context Blog?
Mavix Beat is a classic theme, Newsmag Context Blog 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.