ColorMag Classic Premium available
4.9★ (1,566 ratings) · Current rank #62
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- ColorMag currently ranks #62 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #53, first reached on Jun 12, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 40K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 922 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 15% versus the month before (801/day).
- The latest release, v4.2.1, shipped on Jul 16, 2026 (23 days ago) — release #131 since the theme joined the directory in 2015.
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Details
| Author | ThemeGrill |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.2.1 |
| Versions released | 131 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-16 |
| Added to directory | 2015-05-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-01 |
Description
ColorMag is a fast, flexible WordPress theme built for news portals, online magazines, personal blogs, and publishing sites. Trusted by 50,000+ publishers worldwide, it's the #1 news & magazine theme on WordPress.org. Whether you're launching a breaking news site, a lifestyle magazine, or a niche blog, ColorMag gives you everything you need out of the box — no coding required. It comes with 30+ one-click starter demos for news, health, sports, entertainment, and fashion niches. It integrates deeply with the Magazine Blocks plugin (21+ custom Gutenberg blocks for post layouts), includes built-in ad widget areas for easy monetization, and is optimized for Core Web Vitals and fast load times. Full Gutenberg support, WooCommerce compatibility, RTL and translation ready in 35+ languages, and clean SEO-friendly markup are all included. Download ColorMag free and get your news or magazine site live in minutes. Checkout our import ready starter sites at: https://themegrilldemos.com/#/themes/colormag
Frequently asked questions
Is ColorMag a free theme?
Yes — ColorMag is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory. The author also offers a paid upgrade with additional features.
Is ColorMag a block theme or a classic theme?
ColorMag is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use ColorMag?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is ColorMag?
As of August 8, 2026, ColorMag ranks #62 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #53.
When was ColorMag last updated?
ColorMag was last updated on July 16, 2026 (version 4.2.1). It has shipped 131 releases in total.
Who makes ColorMag?
ColorMag is developed by ThemeGrill. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2015.
