Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsAlert currently ranks #370 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #44, first reached on Nov 1, 2024.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 36 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 21% versus the month before (30/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.84, shipped on Aug 4, 2026 (6 days ago) — release #95 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
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Details
| Author | Desert Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.84 |
| Versions released | 95 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-04 |
| Added to directory | 2024-10-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2024-11-01 |
Description
NewsAlert is a fast, clean, Best Responsive News Magazine WordPress theme. NewsAlert is suitable for dynamic news, newspapers, magazine, publishers, blogs, editors, online and gaming magazines, newsportals,personal blogs, newspaper, publishing or review siteand any creative website. With its modern and clean design, NewsAlert offers a visually appealing layout that is easy to navigate, making it ideal for delivering content to your readers. This theme comes equipped with a range of customizable options, custom widgets, and color schemes, allowing you to tailor your website to your specific needs and branding. It also supports various post formats, making it easy to present a variety of content types, from articles and videos to images and galleries. NewsAlert is optimized for speed and SEO, ensuring that your website loads quickly and ranks well in search engine results. Its responsive design ensures that your content looks great on all devices, whether it's a desktop computer, tablet, or smartphone. NewsAlert demos https://preview.desertthemes.com/newsmunch/
Frequently asked questions
Is NewsAlert a free theme?
Yes — NewsAlert is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is NewsAlert a block theme or a classic theme?
NewsAlert is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use NewsAlert?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is NewsAlert?
As of August 10, 2026, NewsAlert ranks #370 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #44.
When was NewsAlert last updated?
NewsAlert was last updated on August 4, 2026 (version 1.0.84). It has shipped 95 releases in total.
Who makes NewsAlert?
NewsAlert is developed by Desert Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2024.
