Minimalistix Newspaper 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 #290, ahead of Minimalistix Newspaper at #3,787. Over the last 7 days NewSpare slipped 14 places and Minimalistix Newspaper climbed 13 places. NewSpare has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 400+ active installs against 100+ for Minimalistix Newspaper. Downloads this week: NewSpare 142 and Minimalistix Newspaper 11.
| Metric | Minimalistix Newspaper | NewSpare |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,787 ▲ 13 | #290 ▼ 14 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 142 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Feb 2, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.7 | 5.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #3,606 | #98 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2024 | 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.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
More comparisons
Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Minimalistix Newspaper or NewSpare?
By active installs, NewSpare: 400+ sites run it against 100+ for Minimalistix Newspaper, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Minimalistix Newspaper or NewSpare?
NewSpare, at #290 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Minimalistix Newspaper at #3,787. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Minimalistix Newspaper a block theme or a classic theme? And NewSpare?
Minimalistix Newspaper 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.