Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsBlogger currently ranks #47 and has stayed inside the top 50 in every daily snapshot since Sep 17, 2024 (668 snapshots).
- Its best position in our tracking is #23, first reached on Sep 23, 2024.
- Active installs grew from 4K+ when we started tracking it in September 2024 to 9K+ today — it crossed the 9K+ mark around January 2025.
- It is averaging 178 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 55% versus the month before (114/day).
- The latest release, v0.2.6.6, shipped on Jul 27, 2026 (15 days ago) — release #45 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Performance · Google Lighthouse, official wordpress.org demo
| Mobile | Desktop | |
| Largest Contentful Paint | 4.7 s | 0.8 s |
| First Contentful Paint | 4.4 s | 0.8 s |
| Total Blocking Time | 0 ms | 0 ms |
| Cumulative Layout Shift | 0.347 | 0.017 |
| Page weight | 548.3 KB | 548.3 KB |
Lab (Lighthouse) data measured on the official demo at wp-themes.com, where every theme serves identical content — so scores isolate the theme's own CSS/JS payload. Tested Aug 3, 2026. Scores vary ±5 between runs. Run a live test ↗
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Details
| Author | spicethemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.2.6.6 |
| Versions released | 45 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-27 |
| Added to directory | 2024-07-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2024-09-17 |
Description
NewsBlogger is a dynamic and versatile child theme for the popular NewCrunch WordPress theme. Perfect for bloggers, journalists, and online magazines, it offers enhanced customization options, improved performance, and seamless integration with both the Gutenberg and Classic editors. Compatible to various popular plugins such as Elementor, Contact Form 7, Polylang and WPML. Theme is RTL ready and prioritizes user privacy and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidelines by refraining from collecting any personal data restricted under GDPR. The theme is also schema-ready, enhancing search engine visibility and optimization. To explore the theme further, feel free to check out our demo at: https://demo-news.spicethemes.com/startersite-1/. For video tutorial visit here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTfjrb24Pq_DeJOZdKEaP3rZPbHuOCLtZ
Frequently asked questions
Is NewsBlogger a free theme?
Yes — NewsBlogger is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is NewsBlogger a block theme or a classic theme?
NewsBlogger is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use NewsBlogger?
WordPress.org reports 9K+ active installs.
How popular is NewsBlogger?
As of August 10, 2026, NewsBlogger ranks #47 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #23.
When was NewsBlogger last updated?
NewsBlogger was last updated on July 27, 2026 (version 0.2.6.6). It has shipped 45 releases in total.
Who makes NewsBlogger?
NewsBlogger is developed by spicethemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2024.
How fast is NewsBlogger?
On the official WordPress.org demo, NewsBlogger scores 56/100 for mobile performance in Google Lighthouse and 99/100 for desktop (tested August 2026).
