Newsair vs NewsOnline
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsOnline leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #162, ahead of Newsair at #558. Over the last 7 days NewsOnline slipped 17 places and Newsair slipped 8 places. Newsair has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 1K+ active installs against 200+ for NewsOnline. Downloads this week: Newsair 160 and NewsOnline 157.
| Metric | Newsair | NewsOnline |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #558 ▼ 8 | #162 ▼ 17 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 160 | 157 |
| Rating | 5★ (3) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.4.4 | 0.9 |
| Best rank on record | #504 | #100 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2023 | Aug 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, Newsair or NewsOnline?
By active installs, Newsair: 1K+ sites run it against 200+ for NewsOnline, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Newsair or NewsOnline?
NewsOnline, at #162 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newsair at #558. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Newsair a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsOnline?
Newsair is a classic theme, NewsOnline 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.