WordPress theme comparison
Neve vs Special News
At a glance
- Neve has more active installs: 200K+, against 40+ for Special News.
- On a typical day, Neve is downloaded about 2,198 times, Special News about 0.
- Special News has no reviews yet.
- Neve was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Feb 6, 2024 for Special News.
- Neve has been around longer: since 2018, against 2020 for Special News.
Line by line
Neve leads on 3 of 3 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Neve |  Special News |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #16 | – |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 124.4K | 0 |
| Rating | 4.7(1.3K) | No ratings |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 2 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.2.4 |
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