NewsCircuit vs Ultimate Audio Streaming
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 #77, ahead of Ultimate Audio Streaming at #1,985. Over the last 7 days NewsCircuit slipped 1 place and Ultimate Audio Streaming climbed 25 places. NewsCircuit has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 900+ active installs against 300+ for Ultimate Audio Streaming. Downloads this week: NewsCircuit 175 and Ultimate Audio Streaming 62.
| Metric | NewsCircuit | Ultimate Audio Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #77 ▼ 1 | #1,985 ▲ 25 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 175 | 62 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 25, 2026 | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.17 | 0.8.6 |
| Best rank on record | #62 | #1,985 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Jan 2024 |
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 Ultimate Audio Streaming?
By active installs, NewsCircuit: 900+ sites run it against 300+ for Ultimate Audio Streaming, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NewsCircuit or Ultimate Audio Streaming?
NewsCircuit, at #77 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Ultimate Audio Streaming at #1,985. 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 Ultimate Audio Streaming?
NewsCircuit is a classic theme, Ultimate Audio Streaming 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.