Newspaper Builder vs NewSpare
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewSpare leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #291, ahead of Newspaper Builder at #931. Over the last 7 days NewSpare slipped 19 places and Newspaper Builder slipped 1 place. Newspaper Builder has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 800+ active installs against 400+ for NewSpare. Downloads this week: NewSpare 142 and Newspaper Builder 47.
| Metric | Newspaper Builder | NewSpare |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #931 ▼ 1 | #291 ▼ 19 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 47 | 142 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 22, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.1 | 4.2.9 |
| Best rank on record | #888 | #98 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2023 | Mar 2026 |
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, Newspaper Builder or NewSpare?
By active installs, Newspaper Builder: 800+ sites run it against 400+ for NewSpare, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Newspaper Builder or NewSpare?
NewSpare, at #291 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newspaper Builder at #931. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Newspaper Builder a block theme or a classic theme? And NewSpare?
Newspaper Builder is a block theme, NewSpare is a block 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.