Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- GlobalNews currently ranks #752 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #43, first reached on Dec 2, 2024.
- Active installs have held steady at 600+ since we began tracking it in December 2024.
- It is averaging 20 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 3% versus the month before (20/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.3, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (4 days ago) — release #90 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
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Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.3 |
| Versions released | 90 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Added to directory | 2024-11-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2024-12-02 |
Description
GlobalNews is a high-performance, dark-styled WordPress child theme of MoreNews built for international publishers requiring design flexibility and speed. It integrates 30+ custom widgets, pre-built layouts, and a versatile header and footer builder compatible with major page builders. Engineered for enterprise-level publishing, it is AMP-ready, Core Web Vitals optimized, and focused on lightweight code for rapid loading. The theme supports WooCommerce and essential plugins while providing comprehensive multilingual and RTL demos in English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Arabic. https://afthemes.com/products/globalnews/
Frequently asked questions
Is GlobalNews a free theme?
Yes — GlobalNews is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is GlobalNews a block theme or a classic theme?
GlobalNews is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use GlobalNews?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is GlobalNews?
As of August 9, 2026, GlobalNews ranks #752 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #43.
When was GlobalNews last updated?
GlobalNews was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 2.1.3). It has shipped 90 releases in total.
Who makes GlobalNews?
GlobalNews is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2024.
