Newses vs Pepe Lite
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Newses leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #711, ahead of Pepe Lite at #6,925. Over the last 7 days Newses climbed 14 places and Pepe Lite climbed 33 places. Newses has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 2K+ active installs against 80+ for Pepe Lite. Downloads this week: Newses 198 and Pepe Lite 11. Ratings: Newses 4.4★ from 9 and Pepe Lite 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Newses | Pepe Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #711 ▲ 14 | #6,925 ▲ 33 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 198 | 11 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (9) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0.0.85 | 3.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #694 | #6,759 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2020 | Sep 2020 |
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, Newses or Pepe Lite?
By active installs, Newses: 2K+ sites run it against 80+ for Pepe Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Newses or Pepe Lite?
Newses, at #711 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Pepe Lite at #6,925. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Newses a block theme or a classic theme? And Pepe Lite?
Newses is a classic theme, Pepe Lite 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.