News Channel Classic Premium available
· Current rank #4608
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- News Channel currently ranks #4608 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4553, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.5, shipped on Jul 4, 2026 (38 days ago) — release #24 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
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Details
| Author | omegathemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.5 |
| Versions released | 24 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-04 |
| Added to directory | 2025-01-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The News Channel theme is a modern, responsive, and feature-rich template designed for news agencies, online newspapers, broadcasters, and live news websites. It's perfect for national and international news networks, local community news providers, and digital news portals, making it ideal for publishing editorial news, news magazines, and real-time stories. This theme excels at streaming breaking news, delivering daily updates, and providing specialized news programs with multilingual content. With its professional and engaging platform, it caters to journalists and media organizations, offering a clean, retina-ready, and mobile-friendly design that ensures seamless performance across all devices. Moreover, it features customizable layouts, interactive sections, anchor and reporter profiles, and visually rich news galleries. Optimized for SEO and built with fast-loading, secure code, the theme integrates smoothly with essential tools such as the WP News and Scrolling Widgets plugin for news tickers, Contact Form 7 for viewer inquiries, and the Smash Balloon Social Feed plugin to incorporate live social media news feeds, making it an excellent choice for media outlets seeking to enhance their online presence and engage a global audience.
Frequently asked questions
Is News Channel a free theme?
Yes — News Channel 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 News Channel a block theme or a classic theme?
News Channel is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use News Channel?
WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs.
How popular is News Channel?
As of August 10, 2026, News Channel ranks #4608 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4553.
When was News Channel last updated?
News Channel was last updated on July 4, 2026 (version 1.2.5). It has shipped 24 releases in total.
Who makes News Channel?
News Channel is developed by omegathemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2025.
