NewsNova vs Simple Catch
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 #138, ahead of Simple Catch at #3,081. Over the last 7 days NewsNova slipped 17 places and Simple Catch climbed 7 places. Simple Catch has the largest install base, roughly 9× the next: 900+ active installs against 100+ for NewsNova. Downloads this week: NewsNova 116 and Simple Catch 61.
| Metric | NewsNova | Simple Catch |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #138 ▼ 17 | #3,081 ▲ 7 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 116 | 61 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (33) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 28, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 4.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #101 | #3,067 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Jun 2012 |
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 Simple Catch?
By active installs, Simple Catch: 900+ sites run it against 100+ for NewsNova, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NewsNova or Simple Catch?
NewsNova, at #138 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Simple Catch at #3,081. 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 Simple Catch?
NewsNova is a classic theme, Simple Catch 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.