Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- The Daily News currently ranks #3587 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3528, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1, shipped on Jan 31, 2026 (191 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
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Details
| Author | Superb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-31 |
| Added to directory | 2023-08-14 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 4.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Newspaperly is designed for blogs, magazines, newspapers, and writers in general. The theme works with most schema markups (json etc) so you can have reviews or other types of affiliate content. We have optimized the SEO (search engine optimization) a lot so it's easy to find websites that use our blogging theme on Google and other search engines (even ASK). We have made sure to put lots of space for ads, you can have them in the top, sidebar, footer, and more, all through widgets so it's easy to integrate ad programs such as AdSense. It's of course responsive and has a simple, elegant, and modern design. You can publish editorial content about fashion, travel, lifestyle, technology, or even revenue generating content such as cryptocurrency, forex, betting, gambling, and more. Starting a news magazine has never been this easy. Start your journal today!
Frequently asked questions
Is The Daily News a free theme?
Yes — The Daily News is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is The Daily News a block theme or a classic theme?
The Daily News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use The Daily News?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is The Daily News?
As of August 10, 2026, The Daily News ranks #3587 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3528.
When was The Daily News last updated?
The Daily News was last updated on January 31, 2026 (version 2.1). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes The Daily News?
The Daily News is developed by Superb. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2023.
