NewsNova vs Prefer Blog
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 #113, ahead of Prefer Blog at #3,964. Over the last 7 days Prefer Blog slipped 34 places. Prefer Blog has the largest install base, roughly 2.2× the next: 200+ active installs against 90+ for NewsNova. Downloads this week: NewsNova 152 and Prefer Blog 14.
| Metric | NewsNova | Prefer Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #113 — | #3,964 ▼ 34 |
| Active installs | 90+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 152 | 14 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 28, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #101 | #3,882 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Sep 2020 |
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 Prefer Blog?
By active installs, Prefer Blog: 200+ sites run it against 90+ for NewsNova, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NewsNova or Prefer Blog?
NewsNova, at #113 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Prefer Blog at #3,964. 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 Prefer Blog?
NewsNova is a classic theme, Prefer Blog 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.