Grow News Classic Premium available
· Current rank #7673
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Grow News currently ranks #7673 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7612, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.9, shipped on Feb 24, 2026 (167 days ago) — release #10 since the theme joined the directory in 2019.
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Details
| Author | ThinkUpThemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.9 |
| Versions released | 10 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-24 |
| Added to directory | 2019-05-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Grow News is the free version of the multi-purpose professional theme (Grow Pro) ideal for a business or blog website. The theme has a responsive layout, HD retina ready and comes with a powerful theme options panel with can be used to make awesome changes without touching any code. The theme also comes with a full width easy to use slider. Easily add a logo to your site and create a beautiful homepage using the built-in homepage layout. Compatible with WooCommerce, WPML, Polylang, Flat Parallax Slider, Photo Gallery and Travel Map, Elementor, Page Builder, Beaver Builder, Visual Composer, SiteOrigin, Divi, etc. It's a perfect theme for small businesses (restaurants, wedding planners, sport/medical shops), startups, corporate businesses, online agencies and firms, portfolios, ecommerce (WooCommerce), and freelancers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grow News a free theme?
Yes — Grow 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 Grow News a block theme or a classic theme?
Grow News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Grow News?
WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs.
How popular is Grow News?
As of August 10, 2026, Grow News ranks #7673 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7612.
When was Grow News last updated?
Grow News was last updated on February 24, 2026 (version 1.0.9). It has shipped 10 releases in total.
Who makes Grow News?
Grow News is developed by ThinkUpThemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2019.
