Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Extensive News currently ranks #1357 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1192, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 300+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (81 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | #1357 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1283 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1261 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1198 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 300 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-29 | 3 |
| 2026-05-30 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Added to directory | 2024-11-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Extensive News is a WordPress theme designed specifically for news, magazines, publishers, blogs, editors, online and gaming magazines, personal blogs, and any website related to news. It provides impressive demonstrations to help you get started quickly. This theme has a flexible layout, a wide range of color options, and various blog designs. 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. This WordPress magazine theme is known for its simplicity, user-friendliness, contemporary appearance, creativity, and a user-friendly interface. Check the demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/extensive-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Extensive News?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Extensive News?
As of October 24, 2026, Extensive News ranks #1357 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1192.
When was Extensive News last updated?
Extensive News was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Extensive News?
Extensive News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2024.
