Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- HitMag currently ranks #236 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #235, first reached on Aug 4, 2026.
- It is averaging 24 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v1.4.4, shipped on Dec 9, 2025 (241 days ago) — release #45 since the theme joined the directory in 2017.
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Details
| Author | ThemezHut |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.4.4 |
| Versions released | 45 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-09 |
| Added to directory | 2017-08-17 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-19 |
Description
HitMag is a stylish and powerful theme crafted for magazines, newspapers or personal blogs. HitMag comes with a handful of options to customize your site the way you want. Free version has included a magazine homepage layout, 4 different style blog listing layouts and main color options. Not only that it comes with so many handful of features like author details box, Related posts after articles and control post metadata. All those features and options ensures that HitMag is not just another free WordPress theme but a powerful theme that fulfills all of the basic needs. See all the theme information at https://themezhut.com/themes/hitmag/
Frequently asked questions
Is HitMag a free theme?
Yes — HitMag is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is HitMag a block theme or a classic theme?
HitMag is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use HitMag?
WordPress.org reports 9K+ active installs.
How popular is HitMag?
As of August 7, 2026, HitMag ranks #236 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #235.
When was HitMag last updated?
HitMag was last updated on December 9, 2025 (version 1.4.4). It has shipped 45 releases in total.
Who makes HitMag?
HitMag is developed by ThemezHut. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2017.
