Polite News vs Siternet
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Polite News leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #133, ahead of Siternet at #366. Over the last 7 days Polite News slipped 19 places and Siternet slipped 63 places. Polite News has the largest install base, roughly 1.4× the next: 100+ active installs against 70+ for Siternet. Downloads this week: Polite News 49 and Siternet 16.
| Metric | Polite News | Siternet |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #133 ▼ 19 | #366 ▼ 63 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 49 | 16 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 5, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.3.2 |
| Best rank on record | #83 | #177 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Sep 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, Polite News or Siternet?
By active installs, Polite News: 100+ sites run it against 70+ for Siternet, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Polite News or Siternet?
Polite News, at #133 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Siternet at #366. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Polite News a block theme or a classic theme? And Siternet?
Polite News is a classic theme, Siternet 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.