Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Visionary News currently ranks #868 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #753, first reached on Jun 29, 2026.
- It is averaging 6 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 204% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (4 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
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Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Added to directory | 2025-03-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Visionary News is a versatile WordPress theme crafted for news, portal, and magazine websites. With its clean structure, minimalist design, and user-friendly interface, it offers adaptable, responsive layouts optimized for performance. Ideal for online magazines, newspapers, bloggers, and journalists, it supports customization with options for color changes and widget additions. Its SEO-friendly design ensures seamless access to content across devices and browsers, enhancing user experience and search engine visibility. Check the theme documentation at: https://docs.ascendoor.com/docs/visionary-news/ and demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/visionary-news/
Frequently asked questions
Is Visionary News a free theme?
Yes — Visionary News is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Visionary News a block theme or a classic theme?
Visionary News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Visionary News?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Visionary News?
As of August 9, 2026, Visionary News ranks #868 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #753.
When was Visionary News last updated?
Visionary News was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Visionary News?
Visionary News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2025.
