Novaflow vs Press Release
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Novaflow leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #270, ahead of Press Release at #966. Over the last 7 days Press Release slipped 81 places. Press Release has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 40+ active installs against 30+ for Novaflow. Downloads this week: Novaflow 58 and Press Release 9.
| Metric | Novaflow | Press Release |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #270 — | #966 ▼ 81 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 58 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.98 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #231 | #233 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2026 | Aug 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, Novaflow or Press Release?
By active installs, Press Release: 40+ sites run it against 30+ for Novaflow, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Novaflow or Press Release?
Novaflow, at #270 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Press Release at #966. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Novaflow a block theme or a classic theme? And Press Release?
Novaflow is a classic theme, Press Release 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.