Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Ace News currently ranks #742 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #693, first reached on Jul 29, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 7 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 43% versus the month before (12/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.7, shipped on Jul 31, 2026 (32 days ago) — release #10 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #742 |
| 2026-08-31 | #740 |
| 2026-07-31 | #706 |
| 2026-06-30 | #719 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 20 |
| 2026-07-31 | 172 |
| 2026-06-30 | 5 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 8 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
| 2025-08-31 | 6 |
| 2025-07-31 | 4 |
| 2025-06-30 | 17 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.7 |
| Versions released | 10 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-31 |
| Added to directory | 2023-09-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Ace News is a WordPress theme designed for news, portal, and magazine websites. It boasts a clean structure, a minimalist aesthetic, and a user-friendly interface. Notably optimized for performance, this WordPress theme is characterized by its tidy, adaptable, and responsive design. Catering to online magazines, newspapers, bloggers, journalists, and various informative platforms, it is expertly organized for multiple layouts. This theme is versatile and lends itself to customization, enabling alterations to the visual style through color changes and widget additions. Its agility and responsiveness are well-crafted to enhance the website's search engine ranking, ensuring that users can easily access news content across different devices and browsers. Check the theme documentation at: https://docs.ascendoor.com/docs/ace-news/ and demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/ace-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Ace News?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Ace News?
As of September 1, 2026, Ace News ranks #742 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #693.
When was Ace News last updated?
Ace News was last updated on July 31, 2026 (version 1.1.7). It has shipped 10 releases in total.
Who makes Ace News?
Ace News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2023.
