NewsExo vs Wellness and Health
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsExo leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #189, ahead of Wellness and Health at #760. Over the last 7 days NewsExo slipped 2 places and Wellness and Health slipped 8 places. NewsExo has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 2K+ active installs against 40+ for Wellness and Health. Downloads this week: NewsExo 1,950 and Wellness and Health 43.
| Metric | NewsExo | Wellness and Health |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #189 ▼ 2 | #760 ▼ 8 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,950 | 43 |
| Rating | 5★ (5) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 9.3 | 1.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #32 | #325 |
| Days in the top 50 | 65 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2024 | Aug 2026 |
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, NewsExo or Wellness and Health?
By active installs, NewsExo: 2K+ sites run it against 40+ for Wellness and Health, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NewsExo or Wellness and Health?
NewsExo, at #189 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Wellness and Health at #760. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is NewsExo a block theme or a classic theme? And Wellness and Health?
NewsExo is a classic theme, Wellness and Health is a block 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.