Essence News Classic Premium available
· Current rank #722
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Essence News currently ranks #722 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #609, first reached on Jun 23, 2026.
- It is averaging 1 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 18% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.0, shipped on Oct 10, 2025 (304 days ago).
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Details
| Author | artifythemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.0 |
| Versions released | 1 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-10 |
| Added to directory | 2025-09-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Essence News is a modern, versatile WordPress theme designed for professional bloggers. Lightweight yet highly customizable, it’s an ideal choice for niches such as fashion, lifestyle, travel, food, and photography. The theme is fully responsive, mobile-friendly, and optimized for speed and accessibility. With cross-browser support and translation-ready functionality, it delivers a smooth, consistent experience for bloggers and readers across all devices and languages. Live preview : https://demo.artifythemes.com/essence-news/
Frequently asked questions
Is Essence News a free theme?
Yes — Essence News 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 Essence News a block theme or a classic theme?
Essence News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Essence News?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Essence News?
As of August 10, 2026, Essence News ranks #722 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #609.
When was Essence News last updated?
Essence News was last updated on October 10, 2025 (version 1.0.0).
Who makes Essence News?
Essence News is developed by artifythemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2025.
