Newsum vs Travel Escape
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 Escape at #8,338. Over the last 7 days Newsum slipped 21 places and Travel Escape slipped 30 places. Newsum has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 100+ active installs against 20+ for Travel Escape. Downloads this week: Newsum 211 and Travel Escape 9.
| Metric | Newsum | Travel Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #182 ▼ 21 | #8,338 ▼ 30 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 20+ |
| 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 | 1.2.3 |
| Best rank on record | #85 | #7,929 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Nov 2020 |
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 Escape?
By active installs, Newsum: 100+ sites run it against 20+ for Travel Escape, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Newsum or Travel Escape?
Newsum, at #182 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Travel Escape at #8,338. 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 Escape?
Newsum is a classic theme, Travel Escape 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.