Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Horizon News currently ranks #1482 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1344, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (8 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
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Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Added to directory | 2025-03-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Horizon News is a WordPress theme designed specifically for news, magazines, publishers, blogs, editors, online and gaming magazines, personal blogs, and any website related to news. It provides impressive demonstrations to help you get started quickly. This theme has a flexible layout, a wide range of color options, and various blog designs. It is also optimized for SEO, and its design is widget-based, allowing extensive customization for content management. It is fully responsive, ensuring smooth performance on mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and desktops. This WordPress magazine theme is known for its simplicity, user-friendliness, contemporary appearance, creativity, and a user-friendly interface. Check the demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/horizon-news/
Frequently asked questions
Is Horizon News a free theme?
Yes — Horizon News is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Horizon News a block theme or a classic theme?
Horizon News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Horizon News?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Horizon News?
As of August 13, 2026, Horizon News ranks #1482 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1344.
When was Horizon News last updated?
Horizon News was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Horizon News?
Horizon News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2025.
