Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Formal News currently ranks #2758 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1876, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (81 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #2758 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2636 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2413 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1899 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-26 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-30 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 4 |
| 2025-11-29 | 3 |
| 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 | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Added to directory | 2025-01-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Formal News is a WordPress theme tailored for news, portal, and magazine websites, offering a clean layout, minimalist design, and an intuitive user experience. Optimized for performance, this theme features a well-structured, flexible, and responsive design. Ideal for online magazines, newspapers, bloggers, journalists, and other information-based platforms, it supports various layout options and customization. Users can easily personalize the theme's appearance by adjusting colors and adding widgets. Its responsiveness and performance-focused design help improve search engine rankings, ensuring seamless access to news content across all devices and browsers. Explore the theme documentation at https://docs.ascendoor.com/docs/formal-news/ and view the demo at https://demos.ascendoor.com/formal-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Formal News?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Formal News?
As of October 25, 2026, Formal News ranks #2758 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1876.
When was Formal News last updated?
Formal News was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Formal News?
Formal News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2025.
