Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Vmagazine News currently ranks #7136 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7129, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.6, shipped on Jun 11, 2025 (424 days ago) — release #7 since the theme joined the directory in 2019.
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Details
| Author | Access Keys |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.6 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-11 |
| Added to directory | 2019-03-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
VMagazine News - a free news magazine WordPress Theme is the child theme of VMagazine Lite - a multi layout news and magazine WordPress theme. This particular theme has one elegantly designed layout that has been created specifically for newspaper websites. And so to suit the needs of newspaper websites, VMagazine news has one new widget title layout, another new widget ‘VMagazine News: Block Posts(Column)’ added. Also, the boxed/framed design of VMagazine Lite has been removed to make the theme perfect for all newspaper websites. And though additional features have been added in the theme, all the features of VMagazine Lite have been kept intact. VMagazine News has all the features of its parent theme that made VMagazine Lite so loved among its users. This child theme has one click demo import, highly configurable homepage, engaging widgets, unlimited theme colors, live ajax search and many other powerful features to help you create that perfect newspaper website.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vmagazine News a free theme?
Yes — Vmagazine News is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Vmagazine News a block theme or a classic theme?
Vmagazine News is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Vmagazine News?
WordPress.org reports 80+ active installs.
How popular is Vmagazine News?
As of August 9, 2026, Vmagazine News ranks #7136 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7129.
When was Vmagazine News last updated?
Vmagazine News was last updated on June 11, 2025 (version 1.0.6). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes Vmagazine News?
Vmagazine News is developed by Access Keys. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2019.
