Newsmatic vs Rubik Mag
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Newsmatic leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #66, ahead of Rubik Mag at #204. Over the last 7 days Newsmatic slipped 2 places and Rubik Mag slipped 48 places. Newsmatic has the largest install base, roughly 167× the next: 10K+ active installs against 60+ for Rubik Mag. Downloads this week: Newsmatic 1,270 and Rubik Mag 60.
| Metric | Newsmatic | Rubik Mag |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #66 ▼ 2 | #204 ▼ 48 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,270 | 60 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (87) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 28, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.2 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #36 | #156 |
| Days in the top 50 | 487 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2023 | Oct 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, Newsmatic or Rubik Mag?
By active installs, Newsmatic: 10K+ sites run it against 60+ for Rubik Mag, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Newsmatic or Rubik Mag?
Newsmatic, at #66 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Rubik Mag at #204. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Newsmatic a block theme or a classic theme? And Rubik Mag?
Newsmatic is a classic theme, Rubik Mag 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.