Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Brief News currently ranks #931 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #760, first reached on Jun 23, 2026.
- It is averaging 4 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 125% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (5 days ago) — release #5 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Added to directory | 2025-05-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Brief News is a clean and modern WordPress theme designed for news, magazine, and portal websites. With its minimalist style and user-friendly layout, it offers multiple flexible layouts and easy customization through color options and widget areas. Optimized for speed and SEO, the theme ensures fast loading and better visibility on search engines. Its fully responsive design guarantees smooth performance across all devices and browsers, making it a great choice for online magazines, bloggers, journalists, and other content-driven sites. Check the theme documentation at: https://docs.ascendoor.com/docs/brief-news/ and demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/brief-news/
Frequently asked questions
Is Brief News a free theme?
Yes — Brief News is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Brief News a block theme or a classic theme?
Brief News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Brief News?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Brief News?
As of August 10, 2026, Brief News ranks #931 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #760.
When was Brief News last updated?
Brief News was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Brief News?
Brief News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2025.
