Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Ideal Magazine currently ranks #2212 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2188, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.5, shipped on Aug 3, 2026 (7 days ago) — release #6 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
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Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.5 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-03 |
| Added to directory | 2024-03-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Ideal Magazine is a WordPress theme designed for news, portal, and magazine websites. It boasts a clean structure, a minimalist aesthetic, and a user-friendly interface. Notably optimized for performance, this WordPress theme is characterized by its tidy, adaptable, and responsive design. Catering to online magazines, newspapers, bloggers, journalists, and various informative platforms, it is expertly organized for multiple layouts. This theme is versatile and lends itself to customization, enabling alterations to the visual style through color changes and widget additions. Its agility and responsiveness are well-crafted to enhance the website's search engine ranking, ensuring that users can easily access news content across different devices and browsers. Check the theme documentation at: https://docs.ascendoor.com/docs/ideal-magazine/ and demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/ideal-magazine/
Frequently asked questions
Is Ideal Magazine a free theme?
Yes — Ideal Magazine is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Ideal Magazine a block theme or a classic theme?
Ideal Magazine is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Ideal Magazine?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Ideal Magazine?
As of August 10, 2026, Ideal Magazine ranks #2212 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2188.
When was Ideal Magazine last updated?
Ideal Magazine was last updated on August 3, 2026 (version 1.0.5). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Ideal Magazine?
Ideal Magazine is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2024.
