NewsCircuit vs Video Podcasting
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 Video Podcasting at #4,619. Over the last 7 days NewsCircuit slipped 1 place and Video Podcasting slipped 49 places. NewsCircuit has the largest install base, roughly 9× the next: 900+ active installs against 100+ for Video Podcasting. Downloads this week: NewsCircuit 172 and Video Podcasting 29.
| Metric | NewsCircuit | Video Podcasting |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #78 ▼ 1 | #4,619 ▼ 49 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 172 | 29 |
| Rating | no ratings | 3★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 25, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.17 | 1.2.1 |
| Best rank on record | #62 | #4,566 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Apr 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, NewsCircuit or Video Podcasting?
By active installs, NewsCircuit: 900+ sites run it against 100+ for Video Podcasting, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NewsCircuit or Video Podcasting?
NewsCircuit, at #78 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Video Podcasting at #4,619. 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 Video Podcasting?
NewsCircuit is a classic theme, Video Podcasting 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.