NewsNova vs Polite Inspire
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 #139, ahead of Polite Inspire at #4,465. Over the last 7 days NewsNova slipped 3 places and Polite Inspire slipped 107 places. NewsNova has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 100+ active installs against 50+ for Polite Inspire. Downloads this week: NewsNova 100 and Polite Inspire 7.
| Metric | NewsNova | Polite Inspire |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #139 ▼ 3 | #4,465 ▼ 107 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 100 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 28, 2026 | May 19, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #101 | #3,310 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | May 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, NewsNova or Polite Inspire?
By active installs, NewsNova: 100+ sites run it against 50+ for Polite Inspire, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 2, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NewsNova or Polite Inspire?
NewsNova, at #139 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Polite Inspire at #4,465. 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 Polite Inspire?
NewsNova is a classic theme, Polite Inspire 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.