Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- News Express currently ranks #364 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #317, first reached on Jun 23, 2026.
- It is averaging 5 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 11% versus the month before (6/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.5, shipped on Apr 27, 2026 (106 days ago) — release #5 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
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Details
| Author | Mystery Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.5 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-27 |
| Added to directory | 2025-09-21 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
News Express is a fast, modern, and SEO-friendly WordPress theme built for news portals, online magazines, and blogs. Featuring a stunning main banner and 4 flexible homepage block layouts, it lets you showcase stories with style. Fully compatible with WooCommerce, Gutenberg, and Elementor, this theme is lightweight, customizable, and perfect for growing your audience. You can check demos here which can be easily imported by the Mystery Themes Demo Importer plugin. Also, You can check Demo here: https://preview.mysterythemes.com/news-express-demos & Documentation here: https://docs.mysterythemes.com/news-express/
Frequently asked questions
Is News Express a free theme?
Yes — News Express is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is News Express a block theme or a classic theme?
News Express is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use News Express?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is News Express?
As of August 11, 2026, News Express ranks #364 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #317.
When was News Express last updated?
News Express was last updated on April 27, 2026 (version 1.0.5). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes News Express?
News Express is developed by Mystery Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2025.
