WordPress theme comparison
Hello WPStream vs Newsmatic
At a glance
- Newsmatic has more active installs: 10K+, against 100+ for Hello WPStream.
- On a typical day, Newsmatic is downloaded about 88 times, Hello WPStream about 3.
- Hello WPStream is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.8 from 87 reviews.
- Newsmatic was updated more recently: Oct 28, 2026, against Jun 19, 2026 for Hello WPStream.
- Newsmatic has been around longer: since 2023, against 2025 for Hello WPStream.
Line by line
Newsmatic leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Hello WPStream |  Newsmatic |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,675 | #68 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 75 | 5.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.8(87) |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 12 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 5.6 |
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