Multi Blogger vs Newstag
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Multi Blogger leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,573, ahead of Newstag at #3,208. Over the last 7 days Multi Blogger slipped 18 places and Newstag climbed 56 places. Multi Blogger has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for Newstag. Downloads this week: Multi Blogger 17 and Newstag 11.
| Metric | Multi Blogger | Newstag |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,573 ▼ 18 | #3,208 ▲ 56 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 8, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.5.6 | 0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #1,350 | #2,936 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2025 | Oct 2023 |
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, Multi Blogger or Newstag?
By active installs, Multi Blogger: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for Newstag, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Multi Blogger or Newstag?
Multi Blogger, at #1,573 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newstag at #3,208. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Multi Blogger a block theme or a classic theme? And Newstag?
Multi Blogger is a classic theme, Newstag 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.