Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsWords currently ranks #1818 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1811, first reached on Aug 2, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1.0, shipped on Feb 19, 2026 (170 days ago) — release #8 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
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Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.0 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-19 |
| Added to directory | 2018-11-28 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
NewsWords is a child theme of CoverNews. The theme is coming with different main banner section layout as well as has introduced new badge color. More importantly, the child theme also added advertisement banner widget section, which will facilitates user to add widgets having ad scripts. Furthermore, the theme also altered some of the frontpage layout's default value. With the help of available customizer options along with widgets, you can implement layouts as a clean and minimal blogging site, sport blog, fashion blog, photography blog, wedding blog & magazine and even more. The theme is SEO friendly with optimized code and outstanding support.
Frequently asked questions
Is NewsWords a free theme?
Yes — NewsWords is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is NewsWords a block theme or a classic theme?
NewsWords is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use NewsWords?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is NewsWords?
As of August 8, 2026, NewsWords ranks #1818 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1811.
When was NewsWords last updated?
NewsWords was last updated on February 19, 2026 (version 2.1.0). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes NewsWords?
NewsWords is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2018.
