Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Ascendoor News currently ranks #1064 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #998, first reached on Aug 24, 2026.
- It is averaging 5 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v1.0.6, shipped on Jul 31, 2026 (31 days ago) — release #7 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #1064 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1026 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 700 |
| 2026-07-31 | 700 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | 1 |
| 2026-07-31 | 103 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.6 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-31 |
| Added to directory | 2023-11-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Ascendoor News is a WordPress theme designed specifically for news, magazines, publishers, blogs, editors, online and gaming magazines, personal blogs, and any website related to news. It provides impressive demonstrations to help you get started quickly. This theme has a flexible layout, a wide range of color options, and various blog designs. It is also optimized for SEO, and its design is widget-based, allowing extensive customization for content management. It is fully responsive, ensuring smooth performance on mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and desktops. This WordPress magazine theme is known for its simplicity, user-friendliness, contemporary appearance, creativity, and a user-friendly interface. Check the demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/ascendoor-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Ascendoor News?
WordPress.org reports 700+ active installs.
How popular is Ascendoor News?
As of August 31, 2026, Ascendoor News ranks #1064 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #998.
When was Ascendoor News last updated?
Ascendoor News was last updated on July 31, 2026 (version 1.0.6). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes Ascendoor News?
Ascendoor News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2023.
