Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Elite News currently ranks #2969 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2720, first reached on Aug 2, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 27% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.4, shipped on Jul 31, 2026 (88 days ago) — release #5 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | #2969 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2939 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2869 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2734 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 75 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-28 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-30 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.4 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-31 |
| Added to directory | 2023-11-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Elite News theme is a versatile magazine template designed for news, magazines, blogs, publishing, and review websites. It offers a range of layouts suitable for diverse industries such as business, finance, medical, sports, fashion, and more. The theme comes with demo content that can be personalized to meet specific needs. Its homepage showcases a clean and minimalist magazine-style layout, featuring a post banner slider, the latest posts, and a custom widget design. The theme's modern and minimalistic design makes it user-friendly and easy to set up, especially with the available pre-built demo. Additionally, Elite News is responsive, ensuring a seamless viewing experience across various screen resolutions and browser versions. It is cross-browser compatible and has been meticulously optimized for speed, performance, and search engine optimization (SEO). Explore the demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/elite-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Elite News?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Elite News?
As of October 27, 2026, Elite News ranks #2969 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2720.
When was Elite News last updated?
Elite News was last updated on July 31, 2026 (version 1.0.4). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Elite News?
Elite News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2023.
