Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Color Newspaper currently ranks #2306 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2110, first reached on Aug 9, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 4% versus the month before (1/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Mar 3, 2025 (602 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | #2306 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2279 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2197 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2178 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 1 |
| 2026-09-29 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Mystery Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-03 |
| Added to directory | 2024-03-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Color Newspaper is a dynamic and eye-catching WordPress theme perfect for news and magazine websites. Its feature-rich functionality and stunning graphics make it ideal for dedicated publishers, bloggers, and journalists. The theme is highly responsive and compatible with popular plugins like Elementor and Hash Elements, allowing for more personalization. Color Newspaper provides a canvas for content to shine, allowing users to outshine their competitors and engage their audience with a powerful and visually appealing design. Check demo here: https://demo.mysterythemes.com/child-theme/color-newspaper/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Color Newspaper?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Color Newspaper?
As of October 26, 2026, Color Newspaper ranks #2306 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2110.
When was Color Newspaper last updated?
Color Newspaper was last updated on March 3, 2025 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Color Newspaper?
Color Newspaper is developed by Mystery Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2024.
