Newsum vs Ogma Newspaper
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Newsum leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #175, ahead of Ogma Newspaper at #2,446. Over the last 7 days Newsum slipped 15 places and Ogma Newspaper slipped 82 places. Newsum has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for Ogma Newspaper. Downloads this week: Newsum 210 and Ogma Newspaper 8.
| Metric | Newsum | Ogma Newspaper |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #175 ▼ 15 | #2,446 ▼ 82 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 210 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 21, 2026 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #85 | #2,017 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Feb 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, Newsum or Ogma Newspaper?
By active installs, Newsum: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for Ogma Newspaper, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Newsum or Ogma Newspaper?
Newsum, at #175 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Ogma Newspaper at #2,446. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Newsum a block theme or a classic theme? And Ogma Newspaper?
Newsum is a classic theme, Ogma Newspaper 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.