Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Magazine Express currently ranks #5186 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4931, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v4.7.2, shipped on Jul 13, 2026 (29 days ago) — release #60 since the theme joined the directory in 2021.
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Details
| Author | themagnifico52 |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.7.2 |
| Versions released | 60 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
| Added to directory | 2021-04-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Magazine Express is an ideal theme for various content publishing platforms, catering to lifestyle bloggers, personal blogs, publishers, newspapers, sports magazines, photography magazines, and educational course providers. This versatile digital publication theme is also perfect for WooCommerce-enabled stores focused on gaming, game reviews, and entertainment, as well as job boards, portfolios, and more. With its sophisticated dark black design, it accommodates widgets for showcasing both magazine content and product listings, making it highly suitable for travel, food, science, corporate, business, news portals, cryptocurrency blogs, and movies. The WordPress theme features a clean and elegant design, ensuring it captivates visitors while being SEO-friendly to enhance your visibility in search engines like Google. It is mobile-responsive, adapting seamlessly to all screen sizes, and offers extensive customization options to help authors and writers create their desired websites. Efficient coding ensures fast page load times, and the theme supports RTL layouts for translations. Additionally, it incorporates social media integration, making it an excellent choice for any book author or content creator looking to enhance their online presence.
Frequently asked questions
Is Magazine Express a free theme?
Yes — Magazine Express is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Magazine Express a block theme or a classic theme?
Magazine Express is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Magazine Express?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Magazine Express?
As of August 11, 2026, Magazine Express ranks #5186 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4931.
When was Magazine Express last updated?
Magazine Express was last updated on July 13, 2026 (version 4.7.2). It has shipped 60 releases in total.
Who makes Magazine Express?
Magazine Express is developed by themagnifico52. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2021.
