News 25 vs Studio Dark
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Studio Dark leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #356, ahead of News 25 at #1,211. Over the last 7 days News 25 slipped 22 places. News 25 has the largest install base, roughly 6.7× the next: 200+ active installs against 30+ for Studio Dark. Downloads this week: Studio Dark 102 and News 25 33.
| Metric | News 25 | Studio Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,211 ▼ 22 | #356 — |
| Active installs | 200+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 33 | 102 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 5.4 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #940 | #324 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2025 | Sep 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, News 25 or Studio Dark?
By active installs, News 25: 200+ sites run it against 30+ for Studio Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, News 25 or Studio Dark?
Studio Dark, at #356 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with News 25 at #1,211. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is News 25 a block theme or a classic theme? And Studio Dark?
News 25 is a classic theme, Studio Dark 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.