NewSpare vs Wanderer Blog
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 #287, ahead of Wanderer Blog at #1,261. Over the last 7 days NewSpare slipped 16 places and Wanderer Blog slipped 26 places. NewSpare has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 400+ active installs against 200+ for Wanderer Blog. Downloads this week: NewSpare 151 and Wanderer Blog 12.
| Metric | NewSpare | Wanderer Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #287 ▼ 16 | #1,261 ▼ 26 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 151 | 12 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.2.9 | 1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #98 | #942 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2026 | Aug 2025 |
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 Wanderer Blog?
By active installs, NewSpare: 400+ sites run it against 200+ for Wanderer Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NewSpare or Wanderer Blog?
NewSpare, at #287 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Wanderer Blog at #1,261. 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 Wanderer Blog?
NewSpare is a block theme, Wanderer Blog 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.