Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Ascendoor News currently ranks #1030 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1019, first reached on Aug 3, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.6, shipped on Jul 31, 2026 (7 days ago) — release #7 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
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Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.6 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-31 |
| Added to directory | 2023-11-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Ascendoor News is a WordPress theme designed specifically for news, magazines, publishers, blogs, editors, online and gaming magazines, personal blogs, and any website related to news. It provides impressive demonstrations to help you get started quickly. This theme has a flexible layout, a wide range of color options, and various blog designs. 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. This WordPress magazine theme is known for its simplicity, user-friendliness, contemporary appearance, creativity, and a user-friendly interface. Check the demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/ascendoor-news/
Frequently asked questions
Is Ascendoor News a free theme?
Yes — Ascendoor News is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Ascendoor News a block theme or a classic theme?
Ascendoor News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Ascendoor News?
WordPress.org reports 700+ active installs.
How popular is Ascendoor News?
As of August 7, 2026, Ascendoor News ranks #1030 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1019.
When was Ascendoor News last updated?
Ascendoor News was last updated on July 31, 2026 (version 1.0.6). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes Ascendoor News?
Ascendoor News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2023.
