NewsEverest vs Ogma Blogger
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsEverest leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #386, ahead of Ogma Blogger at #769. Over the last 7 days NewsEverest slipped 69 places and Ogma Blogger slipped 11 places. Ogma Blogger has the largest install base, roughly 8.9× the next: 800+ active installs against 90+ for NewsEverest. Downloads this week: NewsEverest 27 and Ogma Blogger 13.
| Metric | NewsEverest | Ogma Blogger |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #386 ▼ 69 | #769 ▼ 11 |
| Active installs | 90+ | 800+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 27 | 13 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 14, 2026 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #150 | #711 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Apr 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, NewsEverest or Ogma Blogger?
By active installs, Ogma Blogger: 800+ sites run it against 90+ for NewsEverest, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NewsEverest or Ogma Blogger?
NewsEverest, at #386 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Ogma Blogger at #769. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is NewsEverest a block theme or a classic theme? And Ogma Blogger?
NewsEverest is a classic theme, Ogma Blogger 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.