Social News Classic Premium available
· Current rank #476
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Social News currently ranks #476 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #401, first reached on Jun 24, 2026.
- It is averaging 3 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 5% versus the month before (3/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.0, shipped on Mar 13, 2026 (149 days ago).
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Details
| Author | adorethemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.0 |
| Versions released | 1 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-13 |
| Added to directory | 2026-01-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Social News is a modern, fast, and responsive WordPress theme ideal for news, magazine, blog, and review websites. It features a sleek, professional design with an easy setup using a pre-built demo. Fully widgetized and customizable via the live customizer, it ensures smooth performance across all devices. With clean, SEO-optimized, and secure code, the theme offers fast loading, better visibility, and an effortless user experience. Live preview : https://demo.adorethemes.com/social-news/
Frequently asked questions
Is Social News a free theme?
Yes — Social News is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory. The author also offers a paid upgrade with additional features.
Is Social News a block theme or a classic theme?
Social News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Social News?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Social News?
As of August 9, 2026, Social News ranks #476 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #401.
When was Social News last updated?
Social News was last updated on March 13, 2026 (version 1.0.0).
Who makes Social News?
Social News is developed by adorethemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2026.
