Newsmag Context Blog vs Web Artist
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Newsmag Context Blog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #412, ahead of Web Artist at #7,767. Over the last 7 days Newsmag Context Blog slipped 21 places and Web Artist slipped 64 places. Newsmag Context Blog has the largest install base, roughly 8× the next: 400+ active installs against 50+ for Web Artist. Downloads this week: Newsmag Context Blog 69 and Web Artist 17.
| Metric | Newsmag Context Blog | Web Artist |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #412 ▼ 21 | #7,767 ▼ 64 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 69 | 17 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 1.0.9 |
| Best rank on record | #199 | #7,399 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Dec 2020 |
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 Web Artist?
By active installs, Newsmag Context Blog: 400+ sites run it against 50+ for Web Artist, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Newsmag Context Blog or Web Artist?
Newsmag Context Blog, at #412 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Web Artist at #7,767. 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 Web Artist?
Newsmag Context Blog is a classic theme, Web Artist 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.