Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Azure Newspaper currently ranks #865 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #763, first reached on Jun 30, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 300+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 4% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Sep 3, 2025 (363 days ago) — release #2 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #865 |
| 2026-08-31 | #858 |
| 2026-07-31 | #827 |
| 2026-06-30 | #763 |
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 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
| 2026-06-30 | 300 |
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 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 4 |
| 2026-05-30 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 7 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 6 |
| 2025-10-31 | 13 |
| 2025-09-30 | 12 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | CodeVibrant |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.1 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-03 |
| Added to directory | 2025-09-03 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Introducing Azure Newspaper – a free, modern WordPress magazine theme designed to give your website a professional edge. Inspired by Azure News, this theme brings you a simplified and user-friendly customization experience, allowing you to transform your site effortlessly.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Azure Newspaper?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Azure Newspaper?
As of September 1, 2026, Azure Newspaper ranks #865 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #763.
When was Azure Newspaper last updated?
Azure Newspaper was last updated on September 3, 2025 (version 1.0.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Azure Newspaper?
Azure Newspaper is developed by CodeVibrant. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2025.
