Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Extend Newspaper currently ranks #5328 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4038, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.12, shipped on Aug 18, 2026 (71 days ago) — release #13 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | #5328 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4860 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4554 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4392 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 40 |
| 2026-09-30 | 50 |
| 2026-08-31 | 50 |
| 2026-07-31 | 50 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-30 | 1 |
| 2026-06-27 | 1 |
| 2026-05-28 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-26 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-29 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Silk Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.12 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-18 |
| Added to directory | 2025-03-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Extend Newspaper ( Newspaperss Child Theme ) is a WordPress theme designed specifically for various types of websites related to news, including magazines, publishers, blogs, editors, online and gaming magazines, and personal blogs. It is also optimized for SEO, and its design is widget-based, allowing extensive customization for content management. It is fully responsive, ensuring smooth performance on mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and desktops.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Extend Newspaper?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.
How popular is Extend Newspaper?
As of October 28, 2026, Extend Newspaper ranks #5328 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4038.
When was Extend Newspaper last updated?
Extend Newspaper was last updated on August 18, 2026 (version 1.0.12). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Extend Newspaper?
Extend Newspaper is developed by Silk Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2025.
