NewsCard vs Numinous
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsCard leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #237, ahead of Numinous at #3,521. Over the last 7 days NewsCard climbed 1 place and Numinous slipped 67 places. NewsCard has the largest install base, roughly 14× the next: 7K+ active installs against 500+ for Numinous. Downloads this week: NewsCard 149 and Numinous 32. Ratings: NewsCard 4.7★ from 42 and Numinous 4.5★ from 8 reviews.
| Metric | NewsCard | Numinous |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #237 ▲ 1 | #3,521 ▼ 67 |
| Active installs | 7K+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 149 | 32 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (42) | 4.5★ (8) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 15, 2025 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5 | 1.3.2 |
| Best rank on record | #234 | #3,369 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2018 | Feb 2017 |
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, NewsCard or Numinous?
By active installs, NewsCard: 7K+ sites run it against 500+ for Numinous, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NewsCard or Numinous?
NewsCard, at #237 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Numinous at #3,521. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is NewsCard a block theme or a classic theme? And Numinous?
NewsCard is a classic theme, Numinous 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.