MetroNewspaper vs Nova Business
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 #1,037, ahead of Nova Business at #1,699. Over the last 7 days MetroNewspaper slipped 45 places and Nova Business slipped 18 places. MetroNewspaper has the largest install base, roughly 2.2× the next: 200+ active installs against 90+ for Nova Business. Downloads this week: MetroNewspaper 22 and Nova Business 10.
| Metric | MetroNewspaper | Nova Business |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,037 ▼ 45 | #1,699 ▼ 18 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 22 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 23, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #721 | #950 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2025 | Feb 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, MetroNewspaper or Nova Business?
By active installs, MetroNewspaper: 200+ sites run it against 90+ for Nova Business, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, MetroNewspaper or Nova Business?
MetroNewspaper, at #1,037 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Nova Business at #1,699. 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 Nova Business?
MetroNewspaper is a block theme, Nova Business 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.