Newstag 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
Ogma Blogster leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #457, ahead of Newstag at #3,208. Over the last 7 days Ogma Blogster slipped 16 places and Newstag climbed 56 places. Ogma Blogster has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 300+ active installs against 100+ for Newstag. Downloads this week: Newstag 11 and Ogma Blogster 10.
| Metric | Newstag | Ogma Blogster |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,208 ▲ 56 | #457 ▼ 16 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | 1★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 7, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.5 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #2,936 | #183 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 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, Newstag or Ogma Blogster?
By active installs, Ogma Blogster: 300+ sites run it against 100+ for Newstag, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Newstag or Ogma Blogster?
Ogma Blogster, at #457 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Newstag at #3,208. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Newstag a block theme or a classic theme? And Ogma Blogster?
Newstag 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.