NewsBerry vs Newsmatic
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Newsmatic leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #63, ahead of NewsBerry at #1,952. Over the last 7 days Newsmatic held its place and NewsBerry climbed 8 places. Newsmatic has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 10K+ active installs against 200+ for NewsBerry. Downloads this week: Newsmatic 268 and NewsBerry 19.
| Metric | NewsBerry | Newsmatic |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,952 ▲ 8 | #63 ▬ |
| Active installs | 200+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 19 | 268 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.8★ (87) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.3 | 1.5.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,724 | #36 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 487 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2024 | Jan 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, NewsBerry or Newsmatic?
By active installs, Newsmatic: 10K+ sites run it against 200+ for NewsBerry, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NewsBerry or Newsmatic?
Newsmatic, at #63 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with NewsBerry at #1,952. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is NewsBerry a block theme or a classic theme? And Newsmatic?
NewsBerry is a classic theme, Newsmatic 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.