Newsmagify vs Second Coming
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Second Coming leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #2,026, ahead of Newsmagify at #2,367. Over the last 7 days Second Coming slipped 3 places and Newsmagify slipped 66 places. Newsmagify has the largest install base, roughly 1.7× the next: 100+ active installs against 60+ for Second Coming. Downloads this week: Newsmagify 18 and Second Coming 13.
| Metric | Newsmagify | Second Coming |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,367 ▼ 66 | #2,026 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 13 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 24, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 1.4.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,752 | #1,447 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2025 | Mar 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, Newsmagify or Second Coming?
By active installs, Newsmagify: 100+ sites run it against 60+ for Second Coming, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Newsmagify or Second Coming?
Second Coming, at #2,026 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newsmagify at #2,367. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Newsmagify a block theme or a classic theme? And Second Coming?
Newsmagify is a classic theme, Second Coming 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.