Modern Storytelling Classic Premium available
· Current rank #2615
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Modern Storytelling currently ranks #2615 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2601, first reached on Aug 8, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1, shipped on Feb 1, 2026 (190 days ago) — release #7 since the theme joined the directory in 2019.
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Details
| Author | Superb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-01 |
| Added to directory | 2019-05-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 4.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Flatmagazinews is a simple and minimalistic flat magazine newspaper WordPress theme. It's easy to use and set up, the features are limited to color change and custom background and header image. The theme is. 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 & Yahoo). 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. The theme is responsive and works with most schema markups (json etc) so you can have reviews or other types of affiliate content. You can publish editorial content about fashion, food, gaming, guides, politics, recipes, stories, charity, activism, product reviews, travel, lifestyle, techology, memes, or even revenue generating content such as cryptocurrency, forex, betting, gambling, and more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Modern Storytelling a free theme?
Yes — Modern Storytelling 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 Modern Storytelling a block theme or a classic theme?
Modern Storytelling is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Modern Storytelling?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Modern Storytelling?
As of August 10, 2026, Modern Storytelling ranks #2615 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2601.
When was Modern Storytelling last updated?
Modern Storytelling was last updated on February 1, 2026 (version 2.1). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes Modern Storytelling?
Modern Storytelling is developed by Superb. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2019.
