Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Free Press Newspaper currently ranks #115 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #46, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 200+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 400+ today — it crossed the 400+ mark around September 2026.
- It is averaging 11 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 28% versus the month before (15/day).
- The latest release, v1.1, shipped on Jul 7, 2026 (101 days ago) — release #2 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #115 |
| 2026-09-30 | #104 |
| 2026-08-31 | #87 |
| 2026-07-31 | #51 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 8 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 15 |
| 2026-07-31 | 18 |
| 2026-06-24 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | SuperbThemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-07 |
| Added to directory | 2026-07-07 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 4.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Free Press Newspaper is a clean, classic newspaper style theme. It is made for publishers who want a simple, structured layout for a news site, magazine, or editorial blog. The front page uses a scannable press-style feed, with featured images, headlines, dates, and excerpts presented in a clear card layout. On smaller screens, the design shifts into a stacked, centered view for easier mobile reading. The theme includes a flexible header with logo support, optional banner areas, widget sections for ads or promotions, a right-hand sidebar, a three-column footer, desktop dropdown menus, and an off-canvas mobile menu. Colors for key areas such as the header, navigation, blog feed, sidebar, buttons, and footer can be adjusted in the WordPress Customizer. Basic accessibility features are included.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Free Press Newspaper?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Free Press Newspaper?
As of October 16, 2026, Free Press Newspaper ranks #115 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #46.
When was Free Press Newspaper last updated?
Free Press Newspaper was last updated on July 7, 2026 (version 1.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Free Press Newspaper?
Free Press Newspaper is developed by SuperbThemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2026.
