Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Depth News currently ranks #759 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #444, first reached on Jun 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 37% versus the month before (3/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Aug 6, 2026 (78 days ago) — release #2 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | #759 |
| 2026-09-30 | #681 |
| 2026-08-31 | #587 |
| 2026-07-31 | #515 |
| 2026-06-30 | #474 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
| 2026-06-30 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 8 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 7 |
| 2026-03-31 | 7 |
| 2026-02-28 | 10 |
| 2026-01-31 | 12 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.1 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-06 |
| Added to directory | 2026-01-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Depth 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 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 magazines, bloggers, journalists, and other content-driven sites. Check the theme documentation at: https://docs.ascendoor.com/docs/depth-news/ and demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/depth-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Depth News?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Depth News?
As of October 23, 2026, Depth News ranks #759 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #444.
When was Depth News last updated?
Depth News was last updated on August 6, 2026 (version 1.0.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Depth News?
Depth News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2026.
