Newspaper X vs Nisarg
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nisarg leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #236, ahead of Newspaper X at #3,241. Over the last 7 days Nisarg held its place and Newspaper X climbed 20 places. Nisarg has the largest install base, roughly 17× the next: 10K+ active installs against 600+ for Newspaper X. Downloads this week: Nisarg 249 and Newspaper X 118. Ratings: Newspaper X 5★ from 18 and Nisarg 4.7★ from 33 reviews.
| Metric | Newspaper X | Nisarg |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,241 ▲ 20 | #236 ▬ |
| Active installs | 600+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 118 | 249 |
| Rating | 5★ (18) | 4.7★ (33) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 17, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.2 | 1.7 |
| Best rank on record | #3,229 | #233 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2017 | Mar 2016 |
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 X or Nisarg?
By active installs, Nisarg: 10K+ sites run it against 600+ for Newspaper X, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Newspaper X or Nisarg?
Nisarg, at #236 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newspaper X at #3,241. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Newspaper X a block theme or a classic theme? And Nisarg?
Newspaper X is a classic theme, Nisarg 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.