Newsmark vs Ogma Blogster
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Ogma Blogster leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #454, ahead of Newsmark at #980. Over the last 7 days Ogma Blogster slipped 22 places and Newsmark slipped 32 places. Newsmark has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 600+ active installs against 300+ for Ogma Blogster. Downloads this week: Newsmark 22 and Ogma Blogster 14.
| Metric | Newsmark | Ogma Blogster |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #980 ▼ 32 | #454 ▼ 22 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 22 | 14 |
| Rating | no ratings | 1★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 25, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.6 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #910 | #183 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2024 | 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, Newsmark or Ogma Blogster?
By active installs, Newsmark: 600+ sites run it against 300+ for Ogma Blogster, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Newsmark or Ogma Blogster?
Ogma Blogster, at #454 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newsmark at #980. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Newsmark a block theme or a classic theme? And Ogma Blogster?
Newsmark is a classic theme, Ogma Blogster 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.