Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Raw News currently ranks #285 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #229, first reached on Jul 29, 2026.
- It is averaging 15 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Jul 20, 2026 (18 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
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Details
| Author | adorethemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-20 |
| Added to directory | 2026-07-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-29 |
Description
Raw News is a modern and fast WordPress magazine theme designed for news sites, blogs, publishers, and review platforms. It comes with a sleek design, pre-built demo, and easy customization through widgets and the live customizer. Fully responsive and SEO-optimized, it ensures smooth performance across all devices with fast loading speeds and clean, secure code. Live preview : https://demo.adorethemes.com/raw-news/
Frequently asked questions
Is Raw News a free theme?
Yes — Raw News is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Raw News a block theme or a classic theme?
Raw News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Raw News?
WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs.
How popular is Raw News?
As of August 7, 2026, Raw News ranks #285 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #229.
When was Raw News last updated?
Raw News was last updated on July 20, 2026 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Raw News?
Raw News is developed by adorethemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2026.
