Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Mag and News currently ranks #3532 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3530, first reached on Jul 31, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.5, shipped on Feb 26, 2026 (164 days ago) — release #6 since the theme joined the directory in 2020.
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Details
| Author | candidthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.5 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-26 |
| Added to directory | 2020-08-04 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Mag and News is a free Magazine WordPress theme. It is a child theme of Refined Magazine with added features and options. It is easy to use, customize and lightweight WordPress theme. In addition to that, this theme comes with one click demo import option, 9 added custom widgets and unlimited color possibilites. Furthermore, Mag and News is advertisement ready WordPress theme with SEO optimized code. Besides that, this theme support major and popular plugins. This free theme has best layout for blog column, home page advertisement area, related posts, etc. Similiarly, it has meta options, header and footer options, sidebar options, individual sidebar for single post and many more. This theme is Gutenberg ready, RTL compatible and translation ready WP theme. View Demos: https://refined.candidthemes.com/
Frequently asked questions
Is Mag and News a free theme?
Yes — Mag and News is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Mag and News a block theme or a classic theme?
Mag and News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Mag and News?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Mag and News?
As of August 9, 2026, Mag and News ranks #3532 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3530.
When was Mag and News last updated?
Mag and News was last updated on February 26, 2026 (version 1.0.5). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Mag and News?
Mag and News is developed by candidthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2020.
