Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Newspaper Express currently ranks #2463 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2423, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3, shipped on Jan 31, 2026 (194 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
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Details
| Author | SuperbThemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-31 |
| Added to directory | 2025-04-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Newspaper Express is a free WordPress block theme for newspapers and magazine sites, it blends a clean, minimalist design with beautiful colors. It's responsive, mobile friendly, and features dark mode styles. Compatible with builders like Elementor, Divi, and Gutenberg, it facilitates easy writing and publishing. Ideal for bloggers and writers in fashion, lifestyle, travel reviewers, or news, it supports Adsense, affiliate marketing, and banner advertisements for monetization. SEO optimized and fast, with schema markup for search engines, it ensures your content ranks well. Additionally, it's Woocommerce ready for e-commerce, translation ready for a global audience, and offers a simple, sidebar-enhanced navigation experience, making it a top choice for publishers and journalists.
Frequently asked questions
Is Newspaper Express a free theme?
Yes — Newspaper Express is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Newspaper Express a block theme or a classic theme?
Newspaper Express is a block theme: it is built for WordPress Full Site Editing, so headers, footers and templates are edited visually in the block editor.
How many websites use Newspaper Express?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Newspaper Express?
As of August 13, 2026, Newspaper Express ranks #2463 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2423.
When was Newspaper Express last updated?
Newspaper Express was last updated on January 31, 2026 (version 1.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Newspaper Express?
Newspaper Express is developed by SuperbThemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2025.
