Square vs Terminal News
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Square leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #937, ahead of Terminal News at #2,989. Over the last 7 days Square climbed 6 places and Terminal News slipped 103 places. Square has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for Terminal News. Downloads this week: Square 198 and Terminal News 21.
| Metric | Square | Terminal News |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #937 ▲ 6 | #2,989 ▼ 103 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 198 | 21 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (39) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 26, 2026 | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0.70 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #937 | #1,974 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2016 | Dec 2024 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 1 | 0 |
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, Square or Terminal News?
By active installs, Square: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for Terminal News, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Square or Terminal News?
Square, at #937 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Terminal News at #2,989. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Square a block theme or a classic theme? And Terminal News?
Square is a classic theme, Terminal News 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.