NewsNova vs Newstory Lite
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewsNova leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #135, ahead of Newstory Lite at #7,872. Over the last 7 days NewsNova slipped 29 places and Newstory Lite slipped 22 places. NewsNova has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 100+ active installs against 10+ for Newstory Lite. Downloads this week: NewsNova 133 and Newstory Lite 7.
| Metric | NewsNova | Newstory Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #135 ▼ 29 | #7,872 ▼ 22 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 133 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 28, 2026 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #101 | #7,429 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | May 2024 |
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, NewsNova or Newstory Lite?
By active installs, NewsNova: 100+ sites run it against 10+ for Newstory Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NewsNova or Newstory Lite?
NewsNova, at #135 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newstory Lite at #7,872. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is NewsNova a block theme or a classic theme? And Newstory Lite?
NewsNova is a classic theme, Newstory Lite 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.