Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Brief News currently ranks #1257 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #760, first reached on Jun 23, 2026.
- It is averaging 6 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 382% versus the month before (1/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (29 days ago) — release #5 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | #1257 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1168 |
| 2026-07-31 | #902 |
| 2026-06-30 | #770 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
| 2026-06-30 | 400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | 2 |
| 2026-07-30 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 8 |
| 2025-09-30 | 6 |
| 2025-08-31 | 22 |
| 2025-07-31 | 11 |
| 2025-06-30 | 25 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Added to directory | 2025-05-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Brief News is a clean and modern WordPress theme designed for news, magazine, and portal websites. With its minimalist style and user-friendly layout, it offers multiple flexible layouts and easy customization through color options and widget areas. Optimized for speed and SEO, the theme ensures fast loading and better visibility on search engines. Its fully responsive design guarantees smooth performance across all devices and browsers, making it a great choice for online magazines, bloggers, journalists, and other content-driven sites. Check the theme documentation at: https://docs.ascendoor.com/docs/brief-news/ and demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/brief-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Brief News?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Brief News?
As of September 3, 2026, Brief News ranks #1257 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #760.
When was Brief News last updated?
Brief News was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Brief News?
Brief News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2025.
