Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- MetroNewspaper currently ranks #804 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #721, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- It is averaging 5 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 18% versus the month before (6/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Jan 23, 2026 (196 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
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Details
| Author | WPEnjoy |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-23 |
| Added to directory | 2025-12-25 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
MetroNewspaper is a WordPress newspaper theme built with the WordPress Site Editor, which allows you to create beautiful newspaper websites with drag and drop, no coding skills required. Theme Demo: https://demo.wpenjoy.com/metronewspaper Documentation: https://wpenjoy.com/documentation/metronewspaper/
Frequently asked questions
Is MetroNewspaper a free theme?
Yes — MetroNewspaper is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is MetroNewspaper a block theme or a classic theme?
MetroNewspaper is a block theme: it is built for WordPress Full Site Editing, so headers, footers and templates are edited visually in the block editor.
How many websites use MetroNewspaper?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is MetroNewspaper?
As of August 7, 2026, MetroNewspaper ranks #804 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #721.
When was MetroNewspaper last updated?
MetroNewspaper was last updated on January 23, 2026 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes MetroNewspaper?
MetroNewspaper is developed by WPEnjoy. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in December 2025.
