Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Newsweek currently ranks #3592 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3428, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.2, shipped on Jul 26, 2026 (16 days ago) — release #13 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
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Details
| Author | alexvtn |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.2 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-26 |
| Added to directory | 2025-01-29 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Newsweek is a WordPress theme designed for online newspapers and digital magazines, featuring a clean and well-organized layout. Its modern structure highlights recent content, popular posts, and trends, making it ideal for news websites. Fully customizable, it offers advanced options like Google Fonts and WooCommerce integration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Newsweek a free theme?
Yes — Newsweek is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Newsweek a block theme or a classic theme?
Newsweek is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Newsweek?
WordPress.org reports 80+ active installs.
How popular is Newsweek?
As of August 11, 2026, Newsweek ranks #3592 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3428.
When was Newsweek last updated?
Newsweek was last updated on July 26, 2026 (version 1.1.2). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Newsweek?
Newsweek is developed by alexvtn. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2025.
