Magazine Hoot Classic
4.9★ (51 ratings) · Current rank #2661
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Magazine Hoot currently ranks #2661 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2640, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.12.2, shipped on Jun 9, 2026 (62 days ago) — release #69 since the theme joined the directory in 2017.
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Details
| Author | wpHoot |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.12.2 |
| Versions released | 69 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-09 |
| Added to directory | 2017-11-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Magazine Hoot is a multicolor news magazine for marketing, education, online, affiliate, content and product sites. It has multiple powerful widgets to display content in various forms. SEO optimized and works with Yoast SEO plugin, Contect Form 7, Jetpack, Google Maps mappress, Page Builder and various other plugins. Theme support is available at https://wphoot.com/support/ You can also check out the theme instructions at https://wphoot.com/support/magazine-hoot/ and demo at https://demo.wphoot.com/magazine-hoot/ for a closer look.
Frequently asked questions
Is Magazine Hoot a free theme?
Yes — Magazine Hoot is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Magazine Hoot a block theme or a classic theme?
Magazine Hoot is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Magazine Hoot?
WordPress.org reports 700+ active installs.
How popular is Magazine Hoot?
As of August 10, 2026, Magazine Hoot ranks #2661 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2640.
When was Magazine Hoot last updated?
Magazine Hoot was last updated on June 9, 2026 (version 1.12.2). It has shipped 69 releases in total.
Who makes Magazine Hoot?
Magazine Hoot is developed by wpHoot. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2017.
