Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Civic News currently ranks #446 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #259, first reached on Sep 11, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 20+ when we started tracking it in September 2026 to 90+ today — it crossed the 90+ mark around October 2026.
- It is averaging 4 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 50% versus the month before (7/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Aug 19, 2026 (64 days ago) — release #2 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | #446 |
| 2026-09-30 | #335 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 90 |
| 2026-09-30 | 80 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 5 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2026-08-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-09-03 |
Description
Civic News is a sleek and modern WordPress theme tailored for news, magazine, and portal websites. Featuring a minimalist design and an intuitive layout, it offers a range of flexible templates and customization options, including color settings and widget-ready areas. Built with speed and SEO in mind, it ensures fast load times and improved search engine visibility. The fully responsive design provides a seamless experience across all devices and browsers, making it an ideal choice for online magazines, bloggers, journalists, and other content-focused platforms. Explore the theme documentation at: https://docs.ascendoor.com/docs/civic-news/ and demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/civic-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Civic News?
WordPress.org reports 90+ active installs.
How popular is Civic News?
As of October 22, 2026, Civic News ranks #446 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #259.
When was Civic News last updated?
Civic News was last updated on August 19, 2026 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Civic News?
Civic News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2026.
