Newsum vs Travel Buzz
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 #182, ahead of Travel Buzz at #8,408. Over the last 7 days Newsum slipped 21 places and Travel Buzz slipped 10 places. Newsum has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 100+ active installs against 10+ for Travel Buzz. Downloads this week: Newsum 211 and Travel Buzz 9.
| Metric | Newsum | Travel Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #182 ▼ 21 | #8,408 ▼ 10 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 211 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 21, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 2.2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #85 | #8,045 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Feb 2021 |
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 Travel Buzz?
By active installs, Newsum: 100+ sites run it against 10+ for Travel Buzz, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Newsum or Travel Buzz?
Newsum, at #182 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Travel Buzz at #8,408. 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 Travel Buzz?
Newsum is a classic theme, Travel Buzz 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.