Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsPlace currently ranks #646 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #43, first reached on Feb 27, 2025.
- It is averaging 16 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 5% versus the month before (17/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.3, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (5 days ago) — release #63 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
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Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.3 |
| Versions released | 63 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Added to directory | 2025-02-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2025-02-27 |
Description
NewsPlace is a publisher-grade WordPress child theme of MoreNews, offering a versatile framework for news and magazine websites. It includes reader-first features like light/dark modes, 30+ customizable widgets, and advanced block patterns. The theme provides a flexible header and footer builder compatible with the Block Editor and major third-party builders for site-wide layout control. It is AMP-ready, SEO-optimized, and follows WCAG accessibility guidelines. With a focus on global publishing, it ships with multilingual and RTL-ready demos in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, French, and Japanese. https://afthemes.com/products/newsplace/
Frequently asked questions
Is NewsPlace a free theme?
Yes — NewsPlace is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is NewsPlace a block theme or a classic theme?
NewsPlace is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use NewsPlace?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is NewsPlace?
As of August 10, 2026, NewsPlace ranks #646 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #43.
When was NewsPlace last updated?
NewsPlace was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 2.1.3). It has shipped 63 releases in total.
Who makes NewsPlace?
NewsPlace is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in February 2025.
