PaperoNews vs YoBlog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
PaperoNews leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #440, ahead of YoBlog at #5,057. Over the last 7 days PaperoNews slipped 38 places and YoBlog slipped 68 places. PaperoNews has the largest install base, roughly 1.8× the next: 90+ active installs against 50+ for YoBlog. Downloads this week: PaperoNews 21 and YoBlog 9.
| Metric | PaperoNews | YoBlog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #440 ▼ 38 | #5,057 ▼ 68 |
| Active installs | 90+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 21 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 22, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #182 | #4,555 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Jan 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, PaperoNews or YoBlog?
By active installs, PaperoNews: 90+ sites run it against 50+ for YoBlog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, PaperoNews or YoBlog?
PaperoNews, at #440 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with YoBlog at #5,057. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is PaperoNews a block theme or a classic theme? And YoBlog?
PaperoNews is a classic theme, YoBlog 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.