Melos News Classic Premium available
· Current rank #7639
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Melos News currently ranks #7639 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7598, first reached on Jul 27, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.14, shipped on Feb 24, 2026 (167 days ago) — release #15 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
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Details
| Author | ThinkUpThemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.14 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-24 |
| Added to directory | 2018-05-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Melos News is the free version of the multi-purpose professional theme (Melos Pro) ideal for a business or blog website. The theme has a responsive layout, HD retina ready and comes with a powerful theme options panel with can be used to make awesome changes without touching any code. The theme also comes with a full width easy to use slider. Easily add a logo to your site and create a beautiful homepage using the built-in homepage layout.
Frequently asked questions
Is Melos News a free theme?
Yes — Melos 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 Melos News a block theme or a classic theme?
Melos News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Melos News?
WordPress.org reports 60+ active installs.
How popular is Melos News?
As of August 10, 2026, Melos News ranks #7639 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7598.
When was Melos News last updated?
Melos News was last updated on February 24, 2026 (version 1.0.14). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Melos News?
Melos News is developed by ThinkUpThemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2018.
