Napoli vs Z Newspapers
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Napoli leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,344, ahead of Z Newspapers at #3,029. Over the last 7 days Napoli climbed 38 places and Z Newspapers slipped 24 places. Napoli has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Z Newspapers. Downloads this week: Napoli 38 and Z Newspapers 14.
| Metric | Napoli | Z Newspapers |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,344 ▲ 38 | #3,029 ▼ 24 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 38 | 14 |
| Rating | 5★ (4) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.3.4 | 1.0.11 |
| Best rank on record | #1,344 | #2,418 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2017 | Mar 2025 |
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, Napoli or Z Newspapers?
By active installs, Napoli: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Z Newspapers, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Napoli or Z Newspapers?
Napoli, at #1,344 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Z Newspapers at #3,029. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Napoli a block theme or a classic theme? And Z Newspapers?
Napoli is a classic theme, Z Newspapers 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.