NewsGoal vs WOW Blog
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 #56, ahead of WOW Blog at #7,467. Over the last 7 days NewsGoal slipped 4 places and WOW Blog slipped 126 places. NewsGoal has the largest install base, roughly 13× the next: 1K+ active installs against 80+ for WOW Blog. Downloads this week: NewsGoal 179 and WOW Blog 8.
| Metric | NewsGoal | WOW Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #56 ▼ 4 | #7,467 ▼ 126 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 179 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 29, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.3 | 2.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #44 | #6,887 |
| Days in the top 50 | 37 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Mar 2019 |
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 WOW Blog?
By active installs, NewsGoal: 1K+ sites run it against 80+ for WOW Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NewsGoal or WOW Blog?
NewsGoal, at #56 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with WOW Blog at #7,467. 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 WOW Blog?
NewsGoal is a classic theme, WOW Blog 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.