NewsBlogger vs Videographer Portfolio
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 #60, ahead of Videographer Portfolio at #1,319. Over the last 7 days NewsBlogger slipped 2 places and Videographer Portfolio slipped 135 places. NewsBlogger has the largest install base, roughly 200× the next: 8K+ active installs against 40+ for Videographer Portfolio. Downloads this week: NewsBlogger 240 and Videographer Portfolio 18.
| Metric | NewsBlogger | Videographer Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #60 ▼ 2 | #1,319 ▼ 135 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 240 | 18 |
| Rating | 5★ (10) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.2.6.7 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #23 | #321 |
| Days in the top 50 | 678 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2024 | Jul 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, NewsBlogger or Videographer Portfolio?
By active installs, NewsBlogger: 8K+ sites run it against 40+ for Videographer Portfolio, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NewsBlogger or Videographer Portfolio?
NewsBlogger, at #60 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Videographer Portfolio at #1,319. 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 Videographer Portfolio?
NewsBlogger is a classic theme, Videographer Portfolio is a block 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.