Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- New Blog Jr currently ranks #3940 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3850, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.3, shipped on Jun 13, 2025 (422 days ago) — release #14 since the theme joined the directory in 2020.
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Details
| Author | postmagthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.3 |
| Versions released | 14 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-13 |
| Added to directory | 2020-07-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
New Blog Jr is a light theme with many places to show your articles. A clean and simple look is the main showcases of this theme. New Blog Jr theme is a free child WordPress theme of parent theme New Blog. You can view demo here: https://www.postmagthemes.com/demonewblogjr
Frequently asked questions
Is New Blog Jr a free theme?
Yes — New Blog Jr is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is New Blog Jr a block theme or a classic theme?
New Blog Jr is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use New Blog Jr?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is New Blog Jr?
As of August 9, 2026, New Blog Jr ranks #3940 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3850.
When was New Blog Jr last updated?
New Blog Jr was last updated on June 13, 2025 (version 1.1.3). It has shipped 14 releases in total.
Who makes New Blog Jr?
New Blog Jr is developed by postmagthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2020.
