Media Magazine vs NewSpare
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewSpare leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #303, ahead of Media Magazine at #2,479. Over the last 7 days NewSpare slipped 16 places and Media Magazine slipped 38 places. NewSpare has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 400+ active installs against 100+ for Media Magazine. Downloads this week: NewSpare 964 and Media Magazine 12.
| Metric | Media Magazine | NewSpare |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,479 ▼ 38 | #303 ▼ 16 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 12 | 964 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jan 31, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2 | 5.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,899 | #98 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2025 | Mar 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, Media Magazine or NewSpare?
By active installs, NewSpare: 400+ sites run it against 100+ for Media Magazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Media Magazine or NewSpare?
NewSpare, at #303 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Media Magazine at #2,479. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Media Magazine a block theme or a classic theme? And NewSpare?
Media Magazine is a block theme, NewSpare 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.