Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Capital News currently ranks #741 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #694, first reached on Jun 29, 2026.
- It is averaging 4 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 96% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Aug 6, 2026 (2 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
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Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-06 |
| Added to directory | 2025-09-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Capital News is a sleek and modern WordPress theme built for news websites, online magazines, and content portals. Featuring a minimalist design and intuitive layout, it offers a variety of flexible layout options, customizable color settings, and widget-ready areas for easy personalization. The theme is optimized for speed and SEO, ensuring fast load times and improved search engine rankings. With a fully responsive design, Capital News delivers a seamless browsing experience on all devices and browsers, making it ideal for bloggers, journalists, and content-focused publishers. Check the theme documentation at: https://docs.ascendoor.com/docs/capital-news/ and demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/capital-news/
Frequently asked questions
Is Capital News a free theme?
Yes — Capital News is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Capital News a block theme or a classic theme?
Capital News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Capital News?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Capital News?
As of August 8, 2026, Capital News ranks #741 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #694.
When was Capital News last updated?
Capital News was last updated on August 6, 2026 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Capital News?
Capital News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2025.
