Newsback Classic Premium available
· Current rank #1492
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Newsback currently ranks #1492 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1488, first reached on Aug 8, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Feb 19, 2026 (172 days ago) — release #5 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
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Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-19 |
| Added to directory | 2022-10-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Newsback is a free WordPress theme that is dark and beautiful, making it ideal for an online news or magazine. You may create your website whatever you like with live customizer tools and custom widgets and examine the changes in real time. This theme is entirely responsive and looks great on all screen sizes, from small to wide. You may use the layout as a news , magazine, personal blog, sport news journals, fashion blog, travel blogging, vivid news sites, and more since it has many important elements that are required to construct an outstanding looking website. It also works with Elementor, Gutenberg, and RTL language support, as well as the WooCommerce plugin, which allows you to simply connect an online store with your website. The theme is properly optimized, which aids in ranking your website at the top of search engines, and customers will receive exceptional assistance from the team if they encounter any issues while using the theme. See demo at https://demo.afthemes.com/covernews/newsback/ and get support at https://afthemes.com/supports/
Frequently asked questions
Is Newsback a free theme?
Yes — Newsback 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 Newsback a block theme or a classic theme?
Newsback is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Newsback?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Newsback?
As of August 10, 2026, Newsback ranks #1492 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1488.
When was Newsback last updated?
Newsback was last updated on February 19, 2026 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Newsback?
Newsback is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2022.
