Newsmag Context Blog vs NewsOnline
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsOnline leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #162, ahead of Newsmag Context Blog at #412. Over the last 7 days NewsOnline slipped 16 places and Newsmag Context Blog slipped 21 places. Newsmag Context Blog has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 400+ active installs against 200+ for NewsOnline. Downloads this week: NewsOnline 157 and Newsmag Context Blog 69.
| Metric | Newsmag Context Blog | NewsOnline |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #412 ▼ 21 | #162 ▼ 16 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 69 | 157 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 0.9 |
| Best rank on record | #199 | #100 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | 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, Newsmag Context Blog or NewsOnline?
By active installs, Newsmag Context Blog: 400+ sites run it against 200+ for NewsOnline, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Newsmag Context Blog or NewsOnline?
NewsOnline, at #162 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newsmag Context Blog at #412. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Newsmag Context Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And NewsOnline?
Newsmag Context Blog is a classic theme, NewsOnline 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.