Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- News Steam currently ranks #656 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #618, first reached on Jun 30, 2026.
- It is averaging 3 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 110% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Aug 6, 2026 (4 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
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Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-06 |
| Added to directory | 2025-07-31 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
News Steam is a sleek and modern WordPress theme tailored for news, magazine, and portal websites. Featuring a minimalist design and an intuitive layout, it offers a range of flexible templates and customization options, including color settings and widget-ready areas. Built with speed and SEO in mind, it ensures fast load times and improved search engine visibility. The fully responsive design provides a seamless experience across all devices and browsers, making it an ideal choice for online magazines, bloggers, journalists, and other content-focused platforms. Explore the theme documentation at: https://docs.ascendoor.com/docs/news-steam/ and demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/news-steam/
Frequently asked questions
Is News Steam a free theme?
Yes — News Steam is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is News Steam a block theme or a classic theme?
News Steam is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use News Steam?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is News Steam?
As of August 10, 2026, News Steam ranks #656 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #618.
When was News Steam last updated?
News Steam was last updated on August 6, 2026 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes News Steam?
News Steam is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2025.
