Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Quick News currently ranks #3185 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3038, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.5, shipped on Aug 3, 2026 (11 days ago) — release #6 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
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Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.5 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-03 |
| Added to directory | 2024-04-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Quick News is a WordPress theme designed specifically for news, magazines, publishers, blogs, editors, online and gaming magazines, personal blogs, and any website related to news. It provides impressive demonstrations to help you get started quickly. This theme has a flexible layout, a wide range of color options, and various blog designs. 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. This WordPress magazine theme is known for its simplicity, user-friendliness, contemporary appearance, creativity, and a user-friendly interface. Check the demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/quick-news/
Frequently asked questions
Is Quick News a free theme?
Yes — Quick News is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Quick News a block theme or a classic theme?
Quick News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Quick News?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Quick News?
As of August 14, 2026, Quick News ranks #3185 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3038.
When was Quick News last updated?
Quick News was last updated on August 3, 2026 (version 1.0.5). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Quick News?
Quick News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2024.
