Multiflex vs wp news
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Multiflex leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #621, ahead of wp news at #5,006. Over the last 7 days Multiflex slipped 6 places and wp news climbed 87 places. Multiflex has the largest install base, roughly 12× the next: 600+ active installs against 50+ for wp news. Downloads this week: Multiflex 18 and wp news 10.
| Metric | Multiflex | wp news |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #621 ▼ 6 | #5,006 ▲ 87 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 20, 2026 | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Current version | 2.0.0 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #44 | #4,545 |
| Days in the top 50 | 5 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2025 | Dec 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, Multiflex or wp news?
By active installs, Multiflex: 600+ sites run it against 50+ for wp news, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Multiflex or wp news?
Multiflex, at #621 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with wp news at #5,006. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Multiflex a block theme or a classic theme? And wp news?
Multiflex is a block theme, wp news 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.