Main News Classic Premium available
· Current rank #2285
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Main News currently ranks #2285 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2217, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Oct 20, 2024 (659 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
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Details
| Author | adorethemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-20 |
| Added to directory | 2024-06-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Main News theme is a modern WordPress design created for news magazines. Its stylish and adaptable structure is well-suited for diverse creative online platforms, including news portals, press journals, online diaries, and gaming periodicals. The theme offers user-friendly functionalities like ready-made examples, widget personalization, and real-time customization through the WordPress interface, making theme setup effortless. Furthermore, the theme's search engine optimized coding enhances discoverability and boosts visits, and its neat and protected coding ensures seamless operation across various devices and systems. You can preview the theme demo here: https://demo.adorethemes.com/main-news/
Frequently asked questions
Is Main News a free theme?
Yes — Main News is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory. The author also offers a paid upgrade with additional features.
Is Main News a block theme or a classic theme?
Main News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Main News?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Main News?
As of August 10, 2026, Main News ranks #2285 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2217.
When was Main News last updated?
Main News was last updated on October 20, 2024 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Main News?
Main News is developed by adorethemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2024.
