Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- News Board currently ranks #4670 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4592, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.4, shipped on Jul 31, 2026 (11 days ago) — release #5 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
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Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.4 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-31 |
| Added to directory | 2023-04-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
News Board ( child theme of Flash News ) is a WordPress magazine theme that offers a fast, clean, and modern design, making it an ideal choice for dynamic news, publishers, blogs, and online magazines. With its widgetized and customizable features, users can easily manage content using widgets and the live WordPress customizer. The theme is completely responsive, ensuring that it looks great on any screen size, and is SEO-friendly, minimal, and lightweight, making it an excellent starting point for building a powerful and unique website. News Board also comes with pre-built demos that make setup quick and easy. Its flexibility and responsiveness make it compatible with all browsers and screen resolutions. The theme is optimized for speed and performance, making it a wise choice for those who prioritize SEO practices. Check the theme documentation at: https://docs.ascendoor.com/docs/news-board/ and demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/news-board/
Frequently asked questions
Is News Board a free theme?
Yes — News Board is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is News Board a block theme or a classic theme?
News Board is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use News Board?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is News Board?
As of August 11, 2026, News Board ranks #4670 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4592.
When was News Board last updated?
News Board was last updated on July 31, 2026 (version 1.0.4). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes News Board?
News Board is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2023.
