Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Minimalist Newspaper currently ranks #899 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #865, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- It is averaging 3 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 20% versus the month before (4/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.7, shipped on Jan 31, 2026 (191 days ago) — release #7 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
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Details
| Author | SuperbThemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.7 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-31 |
| Added to directory | 2022-07-08 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 4.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Newspaperly is designed for blogs, magazines, newspapers, and writers in general. The theme works with most schema markups (json etc) so you can have reviews or other types of affiliate content. We have optimized the SEO (search engine optimization) a lot so it's easy to find websites that use our blogging theme on Google and other search engines (even ASK). We have made sure to put lots of space for ads, you can have them in the top, sidebar, footer, and more, all through widgets so it's easy to integrate ad programs such as AdSense. It's of course responsive and has a simple, elegant, and modern design. You can publish editorial content about fashion, travel, lifestyle, technology, or even revenue generating content such as cryptocurrency, forex, betting, gambling, and more. Starting a news magazine has never been this easy. Start your journal today!
Frequently asked questions
Is Minimalist Newspaper a free theme?
Yes — Minimalist Newspaper is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Minimalist Newspaper a block theme or a classic theme?
Minimalist Newspaper is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Minimalist Newspaper?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Minimalist Newspaper?
As of August 10, 2026, Minimalist Newspaper ranks #899 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #865.
When was Minimalist Newspaper last updated?
Minimalist Newspaper was last updated on January 31, 2026 (version 1.0.7). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes Minimalist Newspaper?
Minimalist Newspaper is developed by SuperbThemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2022.
