Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- fNews currently ranks #8542 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8259, first reached on Jul 29, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in October 2026.
- The latest release, v1.5.6, shipped on Jun 7, 2026 (137 days ago) — release #56 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | #8542 |
| 2026-09-30 | #8554 |
| 2026-08-31 | #8437 |
| 2026-07-31 | #8328 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | 1 |
| 2026-09-29 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 |
| 2026-07-28 | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 |
| 2026-05-28 | 1 |
| 2026-04-23 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 10 |
| 2026-02-24 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 1 |
| 2025-11-27 | 1 |
| 2025-10-25 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | tishonator |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.6 |
| Versions released | 56 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-07 |
| Added to directory | 2018-05-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Responsive WordPress Theme. Features include Built-in Homepage Slider (Displayed Only on a Static Front Page), Animation Appearing Effect, Custom Logo, Multi-level Drop-down Menu, Custom Background, 3 Columns Footer Widget Areas, Search Engine Optimized, Footer Menu, Footer Copyright Text, Multiple Browsers Support, and Translation-Ready.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use fNews?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is fNews?
As of October 22, 2026, fNews ranks #8542 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #8259.
When was fNews last updated?
fNews was last updated on June 7, 2026 (version 1.5.6). It has shipped 56 releases in total.
Who makes fNews?
fNews is developed by tishonator. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2018.
