Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Newspaper Story currently ranks #4954 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4874, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.25, shipped on May 17, 2026 (85 days ago) — release #24 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
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Details
| Author | Silk Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.25 |
| Versions released | 24 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-17 |
| Added to directory | 2024-07-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Newspaper Story ( Newspaperss Child Theme ) is a WordPress theme designed specifically for various types of websites related to news, including magazines, publishers, blogs, editors, online and gaming magazines, and personal blogs. It is also optimized for SEO, and its design is widget-based, allowing extensive customization for content management. It is fully responsive, ensuring smooth performance on mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and desktops.
Frequently asked questions
Is Newspaper Story a free theme?
Yes — Newspaper Story is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Newspaper Story a block theme or a classic theme?
Newspaper Story is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Newspaper Story?
WordPress.org reports 60+ active installs.
How popular is Newspaper Story?
As of August 10, 2026, Newspaper Story ranks #4954 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4874.
When was Newspaper Story last updated?
Newspaper Story was last updated on May 17, 2026 (version 1.0.25). It has shipped 24 releases in total.
Who makes Newspaper Story?
Newspaper Story is developed by Silk Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2024.
