SpeedNews vs Trade Line
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
SpeedNews leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,218, ahead of Trade Line at #7,449. Over the last 7 days SpeedNews slipped 10 places and Trade Line slipped 2 places. SpeedNews has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for Trade Line. Downloads this week: Trade Line 53 and SpeedNews 13.
| Metric | SpeedNews | Trade Line |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,218 ▼ 10 | #7,449 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 13 | 53 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 16, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #478 | #7,111 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | Jun 2016 |
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, SpeedNews or Trade Line?
By active installs, SpeedNews: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for Trade Line, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, SpeedNews or Trade Line?
SpeedNews, at #1,218 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Trade Line at #7,449. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is SpeedNews a block theme or a classic theme? And Trade Line?
SpeedNews is a classic theme, Trade Line 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.