Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Expert News currently ranks #1056 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #897, first reached on Jun 24, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Aug 6, 2026 (5 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
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Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-06 |
| Added to directory | 2025-11-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Expert 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, Expert 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/expert-news/ and demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/expert-news/
Frequently asked questions
Is Expert News a free theme?
Yes — Expert News is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Expert News a block theme or a classic theme?
Expert News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Expert News?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Expert News?
As of August 10, 2026, Expert News ranks #1056 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #897.
When was Expert News last updated?
Expert News was last updated on August 6, 2026 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Expert News?
Expert News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2025.
