Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Matina News currently ranks #3926 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3910, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.12, shipped on Jul 10, 2025 (395 days ago) — release #13 since the theme joined the directory in 2020.
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Details
| Author | Mystery Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.12 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-10 |
| Added to directory | 2020-10-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Matina News is a creative, flexible, fast, lightweight WordPress theme that is best for starting personal and professional blog / news sites based on any niche. Work with the most popular page page builders & plugins as Elementor, Gutenberg, SiteOrigin, WP Magazine Module etc.. You can use the pre-made demos to set up your website within a minute. The theme has a unique and modern responsive design. It offers flexible customization options that let you choose post layouts, colors, typography, and so on. It also features a dark mode, author bio box, sticky menu, slider, carousel, and translation ready. Furthermore, users can easily manage and preview the theme settings from the live customizer. Matina News is also Gutenberg ready, SEO friendly, compatible with WP Blog post layout, and other popular plugins. Get the demo at https://demo.mysterythemes.com/matina-news-demos/
Frequently asked questions
Is Matina News a free theme?
Yes — Matina News is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Matina News a block theme or a classic theme?
Matina News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Matina News?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Matina News?
As of August 9, 2026, Matina News ranks #3926 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3910.
When was Matina News last updated?
Matina News was last updated on July 10, 2025 (version 1.0.12). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Matina News?
Matina News is developed by Mystery Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2020.
