Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- News Center currently ranks #3140 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3077, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.4, shipped on Jul 31, 2026 (10 days ago) — release #12 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
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Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.4 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-31 |
| Added to directory | 2023-01-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
News Center is a WordPress theme designed for news, magazines, publishers, editors, online and gaming magazines, personal blogs, and any news-related website. News Center has a flexible layout with a variety of font colors and various blog sections. It is also SEO optimized. The theme features a widget-based design and is easily customizable, making it easy for users to manage content. This site is fully responsive and works flawlessly on mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and desktops. It is a simple, easy-to-use, modern, creative, and user-friendly WordPress magazine theme. Check the demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/news-center/
Frequently asked questions
Is News Center a free theme?
Yes — News Center is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is News Center a block theme or a classic theme?
News Center is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use News Center?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is News Center?
As of August 10, 2026, News Center ranks #3140 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3077.
When was News Center last updated?
News Center was last updated on July 31, 2026 (version 1.1.4). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes News Center?
News Center is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2023.
