Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Color Newsly currently ranks #4353 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4322, first reached on Aug 8, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Dec 27, 2024 (590 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
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Details
| Author | Mystery Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2024-12-27 |
| Added to directory | 2023-02-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Color Newsly is a child theme of color magazine WordPress theme specially designed for digital news, magazines, and news portal websites in general. With WordPress customizer, you can easily add a site logo, change colors, and choose layouts and fonts with instant preview. It comes with multiple pre-made demos that you can import to set up a well-designed professional website quickly. This theme has powerful features like a sticky header, category colors, a social sharing feature, a trending section, multiple layouts, and many more. Check the demo here: https://demo.mysterythemes.com/child-theme/color-newsly/
Frequently asked questions
Is Color Newsly a free theme?
Yes — Color Newsly is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Color Newsly a block theme or a classic theme?
Color Newsly is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Color Newsly?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Color Newsly?
As of August 9, 2026, Color Newsly ranks #4353 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4322.
When was Color Newsly last updated?
Color Newsly was last updated on December 27, 2024 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Color Newsly?
Color Newsly is developed by Mystery Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in February 2023.
