Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Daily Newscast currently ranks #2824 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2758, first reached on Aug 17, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 600+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 13% versus the month before (1/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.0, shipped on Feb 19, 2026 (248 days ago) — release #10 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #2824 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2812 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2765 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2842 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 600 |
| 2026-09-30 | 600 |
| 2026-08-31 | 600 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 3 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1 |
| 2026-08-29 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 8 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.0 |
| Versions released | 10 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-19 |
| Added to directory | 2018-11-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Daily Newscast is a child theme of CoverNews. The theme has different header layout as well as changes on some essential fonts and color setup. Furthermore, the theme also altered some of the frontpage layout's default value. With the help of available customizer options along with widgets, you can implement layouts as a clean and minimal blogging site, modern fashion blog, photography blog, wedding blog & magazine and even more. The theme is SEO friendly with optimized code and awesome support.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Daily Newscast?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Daily Newscast?
As of October 25, 2026, Daily Newscast ranks #2824 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2758.
When was Daily Newscast last updated?
Daily Newscast was last updated on February 19, 2026 (version 2.1.0). It has shipped 10 releases in total.
Who makes Daily Newscast?
Daily Newscast is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2018.
