NewSpare vs Portfolio WP
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 #271, ahead of Portfolio WP at #1,182. Over the last 7 days NewSpare slipped 14 places and Portfolio WP climbed 6 places. Portfolio WP has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 500+ active installs against 400+ for NewSpare. Downloads this week: NewSpare 421 and Portfolio WP 34.
| Metric | NewSpare | Portfolio WP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #271 ▼ 14 | #1,182 ▲ 6 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 421 | 34 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.2.9 | 1.2.7 |
| Best rank on record | #98 | #1,168 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2026 | May 2024 |
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, NewSpare or Portfolio WP?
By active installs, Portfolio WP: 500+ sites run it against 400+ for NewSpare, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NewSpare or Portfolio WP?
NewSpare, at #271 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Portfolio WP at #1,182. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is NewSpare a block theme or a classic theme? And Portfolio WP?
NewSpare is a block theme, Portfolio WP 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.