Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Fresh News currently ranks #3014 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2976, first reached on Jul 27, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.6, shipped on Jul 31, 2026 (10 days ago) — release #7 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
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Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.6 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-31 |
| Added to directory | 2022-08-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Fresh News is a child theme of Ascendoor Magazine – It is a full-featured magazine theme that is ideal for news, magazines, blogs, publishing, and review sites. It features a simple, magazine-style homepage with a banner slider, carousel posts, and several customizable widget sections. Fresh News theme is easy to set up, especially if you use the pre-built demo. This theme is simple to use, cross-browser compatible, responsive, and highly customizable. Check the demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/fresh-news/
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresh News a free theme?
Yes — Fresh News is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Fresh News a block theme or a classic theme?
Fresh News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Fresh News?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Fresh News?
As of August 10, 2026, Fresh News ranks #3014 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2976.
When was Fresh News last updated?
Fresh News was last updated on July 31, 2026 (version 1.0.6). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes Fresh News?
Fresh News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2022.
