Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Frontier News currently ranks #1232 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #906, first reached on Jun 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.4, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (31 days ago) — release #5 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | #1232 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1161 |
| 2026-07-31 | #957 |
| 2026-06-30 | #923 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
| 2026-06-30 | 400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-28 | 1 |
| 2026-03-30 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 5 |
| 2025-12-30 | 3 |
| 2025-11-29 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
| 2025-08-31 | 6 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1 |
| 2025-06-30 | 7 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.4 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Added to directory | 2025-03-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Frontier News theme is a versatile magazine template designed for news, magazines, blogs, publishing, and review websites. It offers a range of layouts suitable for diverse industries such as business, finance, medical, sports, fashion, and more. The theme comes with demo content that can be personalized to meet specific needs. Its homepage showcases a clean and minimalist magazine-style layout, featuring a post banner slider, the latest posts, and a custom widget design. The theme's modern and minimalistic design makes it user-friendly and easy to set up, especially with the available pre-built demo. Additionally, Frontier News is responsive, ensuring a seamless viewing experience across various screen resolutions and browser versions. It is cross-browser compatible and has been meticulously optimized for speed, performance, and search engine optimization (SEO). Explore the demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/frontier-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Frontier News?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Frontier News?
As of September 4, 2026, Frontier News ranks #1232 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #906.
When was Frontier News last updated?
Frontier News was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 1.0.4). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Frontier News?
Frontier News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2025.
