MetroNewspaper vs Mpho
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
MetroNewspaper leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #997, ahead of Mpho at #4,434. Over the last 7 days MetroNewspaper slipped 20 places and Mpho climbed 34 places. MetroNewspaper has the largest install base, roughly 2.2× the next: 200+ active installs against 90+ for Mpho. Downloads this week: Mpho 32 and MetroNewspaper 17.
| Metric | MetroNewspaper | Mpho |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #997 ▼ 20 | #4,434 ▲ 34 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 32 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jan 23, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #721 | #4,414 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2025 | May 2024 |
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, MetroNewspaper or Mpho?
By active installs, MetroNewspaper: 200+ sites run it against 90+ for Mpho, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, MetroNewspaper or Mpho?
MetroNewspaper, at #997 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Mpho at #4,434. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is MetroNewspaper a block theme or a classic theme? And Mpho?
MetroNewspaper is a block theme, Mpho 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.