NewsBlogger vs RB Blog Two
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsBlogger leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #62, ahead of RB Blog Two at #8,187. Over the last 7 days NewsBlogger slipped 2 places and RB Blog Two slipped 69 places. NewsBlogger has the largest install base, roughly 400× the next: 8K+ active installs against 20+ for RB Blog Two. Downloads this week: NewsBlogger 353 and RB Blog Two 9.
| Metric | NewsBlogger | RB Blog Two |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #62 ▼ 2 | #8,187 ▼ 69 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 353 | 9 |
| Rating | 5★ (10) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 1, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.2.6.7 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #23 | #7,734 |
| Days in the top 50 | 678 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2024 | Aug 2022 |
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, NewsBlogger or RB Blog Two?
By active installs, NewsBlogger: 8K+ sites run it against 20+ for RB Blog Two, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NewsBlogger or RB Blog Two?
NewsBlogger, at #62 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with RB Blog Two at #8,187. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is NewsBlogger a block theme or a classic theme? And RB Blog Two?
NewsBlogger is a classic theme, RB Blog Two 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.