Newspaperex vs Ogma Blogster
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Newspaperex leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #301, ahead of Ogma Blogster at #432. Over the last 7 days Newspaperex slipped 2 places and Ogma Blogster climbed 3 places. Newspaperex has the largest install base, roughly 6.7× the next: 2K+ active installs against 300+ for Ogma Blogster. Downloads this week: Newspaperex 60 and Ogma Blogster 12. Ratings: Newspaperex 3★ from 1 and Ogma Blogster 1★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Newspaperex | Ogma Blogster |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #301 ▼ 2 | #432 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 60 | 12 |
| Rating | 3★ (1) | 1★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 25, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.4 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #285 | #183 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2022 | 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, Newspaperex or Ogma Blogster?
By active installs, Newspaperex: 2K+ sites run it against 300+ for Ogma Blogster, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Newspaperex or Ogma Blogster?
Newspaperex, at #301 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Ogma Blogster at #432. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Newspaperex a block theme or a classic theme? And Ogma Blogster?
Newspaperex is a classic theme, Ogma Blogster 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.