NewsGoal vs NewsLunar
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsGoal leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #58, ahead of NewsLunar at #213. Over the last 7 days NewsGoal slipped 6 places and NewsLunar slipped 15 places. NewsGoal has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for NewsLunar. Downloads this week: NewsGoal 164 and NewsLunar 64.
| Metric | NewsGoal | NewsLunar |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #58 ▼ 6 | #213 ▼ 15 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 164 | 64 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 29, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.3 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #44 | #108 |
| Days in the top 50 | 37 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Sep 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, NewsGoal or NewsLunar?
By active installs, NewsGoal: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for NewsLunar, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NewsGoal or NewsLunar?
NewsGoal, at #58 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with NewsLunar at #213. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is NewsGoal a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsLunar?
NewsGoal is a classic theme, NewsLunar 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.