NewsCircuit vs Ogma
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsCircuit leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #78, ahead of Ogma at #4,639. Over the last 7 days NewsCircuit slipped 1 place and Ogma slipped 37 places. NewsCircuit has the largest install base, roughly 9× the next: 900+ active installs against 100+ for Ogma. Downloads this week: NewsCircuit 172 and Ogma 10.
| Metric | NewsCircuit | Ogma |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #78 ▼ 1 | #4,639 ▼ 37 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 172 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | 3★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 25, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.17 | 1.0.9 |
| Best rank on record | #62 | #4,328 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | May 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, NewsCircuit or Ogma?
By active installs, NewsCircuit: 900+ sites run it against 100+ for Ogma, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NewsCircuit or Ogma?
NewsCircuit, at #78 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Ogma at #4,639. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is NewsCircuit a block theme or a classic theme? And Ogma?
NewsCircuit is a classic theme, Ogma 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.