Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- News Vault currently ranks #941 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #903, first reached on Jun 23, 2026.
- It is averaging 3 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 44% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.4, shipped on Aug 6, 2026 (3 days ago) — release #5 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
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Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.4 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-06 |
| Added to directory | 2025-07-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
News Vault is a clean, minimalist, and performance-optimized WordPress theme built for news, magazine, and portal websites. With its responsive and adaptable layout, it’s ideal for online magazines, newspapers, bloggers, and journalists. The theme supports multiple layout options and easy customization through color changes and widgets. Designed with SEO in mind, it ensures seamless access to content across all devices and browsers.
Frequently asked questions
Is News Vault a free theme?
Yes — News Vault is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is News Vault a block theme or a classic theme?
News Vault is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use News Vault?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is News Vault?
As of August 9, 2026, News Vault ranks #941 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #903.
When was News Vault last updated?
News Vault was last updated on August 6, 2026 (version 1.0.4). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes News Vault?
News Vault is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2025.
