Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Advance News currently ranks #5893 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5856, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.26, shipped on May 17, 2026 (84 days ago) — release #26 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
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Details
| Author | Silk Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.26 |
| Versions released | 26 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-17 |
| Added to directory | 2024-06-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Advance News ( Newspaperss Child Theme ) is a WordPress theme designed specifically for various types of websites related to news, including magazines, publishers, blogs, editors, online and gaming magazines, and personal blogs. It is also optimized for SEO, and its design is widget-based, allowing extensive customization for content management. It is fully responsive, ensuring smooth performance on mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and desktops.
Frequently asked questions
Is Advance News a free theme?
Yes — Advance News is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Advance News a block theme or a classic theme?
Advance News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Advance News?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.
How popular is Advance News?
As of August 8, 2026, Advance News ranks #5893 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #5856.
When was Advance News last updated?
Advance News was last updated on May 17, 2026 (version 1.0.26). It has shipped 26 releases in total.
Who makes Advance News?
Advance News is developed by Silk Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2024.
