Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Fresh News currently ranks #3148 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2976, first reached on Jul 27, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 29% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.6, shipped on Jul 31, 2026 (89 days ago) — release #7 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | #3148 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3093 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3058 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3007 |
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 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 3 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 43 |
| 2026-06-25 | 1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 1 |
| 2026-04-23 | 1 |
| 2026-03-27 | 1 |
| 2026-02-25 | 1 |
| 2026-01-29 | 2 |
| 2025-12-30 | 1 |
| 2025-11-27 | 1 |
| 2025-10-30 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.6 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-31 |
| Added to directory | 2022-08-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Fresh News is a child theme of Ascendoor Magazine – It is a full-featured magazine theme that is ideal for news, magazines, blogs, publishing, and review sites. It features a simple, magazine-style homepage with a banner slider, carousel posts, and several customizable widget sections. Fresh News theme is easy to set up, especially if you use the pre-built demo. This theme is simple to use, cross-browser compatible, responsive, and highly customizable. Check the demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/fresh-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Fresh News?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Fresh News?
As of October 28, 2026, Fresh News ranks #3148 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2976.
When was Fresh News last updated?
Fresh News was last updated on July 31, 2026 (version 1.0.6). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes Fresh News?
Fresh News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2022.
