WordPress theme comparison
Blocksy vs Newspaperup
At a glance
- Blocksy has more active installs: 300K+, against 1K+ for Newspaperup.
- On a typical day, Blocksy is downloaded about 3,341 times, Newspaperup about 23.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Newspaperup was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Oct 30, 2026 for Blocksy.
- Blocksy has been around longer: since 2019, against 2024 for Newspaperup.
Line by line
Blocksy leads on 3 of 4 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Blocksy |  Newspaperup |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10 | #350 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 168.2K | 897 |
| Rating | 5.0(873) | 5.0(1) |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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