Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- fNews currently ranks #8275 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8259, first reached on Jul 29, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.5.6, shipped on Jun 7, 2026 (64 days ago) — release #56 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
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Details
| Author | tishonator |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.6 |
| Versions released | 56 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-07 |
| Added to directory | 2018-05-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Responsive WordPress Theme. Features include Built-in Homepage Slider (Displayed Only on a Static Front Page), Animation Appearing Effect, Custom Logo, Multi-level Drop-down Menu, Custom Background, 3 Columns Footer Widget Areas, Search Engine Optimized, Footer Menu, Footer Copyright Text, Multiple Browsers Support, and Translation-Ready.
Frequently asked questions
Is fNews a free theme?
Yes — fNews is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is fNews a block theme or a classic theme?
fNews is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How popular is fNews?
As of August 10, 2026, fNews ranks #8275 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #8259.
When was fNews last updated?
fNews was last updated on June 7, 2026 (version 1.5.6). It has shipped 56 releases in total.
Who makes fNews?
fNews is developed by tishonator. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2018.
