WordPress theme comparison
Brightblog vs Newsmatic
At a glance
- Newsmatic has more active installs: 10K+, against 70+ for Brightblog.
- On a typical day, Newsmatic is downloaded about 88 times, Brightblog about 0.
- Brightblog has no reviews yet.
- Newsmatic was updated more recently: Oct 28, 2026, against Sep 14, 2026 for Brightblog.
- Newsmatic has been around longer: since 2023, against 2024 for Brightblog.
Line by line
Newsmatic leads on 4 of 4 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Brightblog |  Newsmatic |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,955 | #68 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 20 | 5.8K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(87) |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 5.6 |
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