Newsmatic vs Travix
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 Travix at #7,105. Over the last 7 days Newsmatic slipped 3 places and Travix slipped 235 places. Newsmatic has the largest install base, roughly 1000× the next: 10K+ active installs against 10+ for Travix. Downloads this week: Newsmatic 1,287 and Travix 7.
| Metric | Newsmatic | Travix |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #66 ▼ 3 | #7,105 ▼ 235 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,287 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (87) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 16, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.1 | 1.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #36 | #6,142 |
| Days in the top 50 | 487 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2023 | Jun 2025 |
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 Travix?
By active installs, Newsmatic: 10K+ sites run it against 10+ for Travix, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Newsmatic or Travix?
Newsmatic, at #66 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Travix at #7,105. 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 Travix?
Newsmatic is a classic theme, Travix 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.