Pattern Newspaper vs Restaurant Eatery
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Restaurant Eatery leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #808, ahead of Pattern Newspaper at #5,031. Over the last 7 days Restaurant Eatery slipped 65 places and Pattern Newspaper climbed 192 places. Pattern Newspaper has the largest install base: 60+ active installs against 60+ for Restaurant Eatery. Downloads this week: Restaurant Eatery 20 and Pattern Newspaper 10.
| Metric | Pattern Newspaper | Restaurant Eatery |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,031 ▲ 192 | #808 ▼ 65 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 20 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 17, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.19 | 0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #4,658 | #306 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2024 | 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, Pattern Newspaper or Restaurant Eatery?
By active installs, Pattern Newspaper: 60+ sites run it against 60+ for Restaurant Eatery, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 1, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Pattern Newspaper or Restaurant Eatery?
Restaurant Eatery, at #808 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Pattern Newspaper at #5,031. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Pattern Newspaper a block theme or a classic theme? And Restaurant Eatery?
Pattern Newspaper is a classic theme, Restaurant Eatery 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.