Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- CorpNews currently ranks #193 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #42, first reached on Oct 22, 2025.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 35 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 10% versus the month before (38/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.3, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (5 days ago) — release #37 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
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Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.3 |
| Versions released | 37 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Added to directory | 2025-10-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2025-10-22 |
Description
CorpNews is a professional, enterprise-level WordPress child theme built on MoreNews for online newspapers and high-traffic editorial platforms. It features a suite of pre-built starter templates with one-click import, a flexible header and footer builder, and advanced template kits. The theme allows for the deployment of complex category hubs and custom layouts via the Block Editor and major page builders without manual coding. Optimized for ranking and speed through Core Web Vitals and SEO standards, it supports WooCommerce and AMP. The theme is multilingual and RTL-ready, offering demos in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Arabic. https://afthemes.com/products/corpnews/
Frequently asked questions
Is CorpNews a free theme?
Yes — CorpNews is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is CorpNews a block theme or a classic theme?
CorpNews is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use CorpNews?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is CorpNews?
As of August 10, 2026, CorpNews ranks #193 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #42.
When was CorpNews last updated?
CorpNews was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 2.1.3). It has shipped 37 releases in total.
Who makes CorpNews?
CorpNews is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2025.
