Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- GamerNews currently ranks #396 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #44, first reached on May 13, 2025.
- Active installs have held steady at 800+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 32 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 9% versus the month before (29/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.10, shipped on Oct 13, 2026 (9 days ago) — release #58 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | #396 |
| 2026-09-30 | #372 |
| 2026-08-31 | #308 |
| 2026-07-31 | #301 |
| 2026-06-30 | #266 |
| 2025-05-29 | #50 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 800 |
| 2026-09-30 | 900 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,000 |
| 2025-05-29 | 600 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 18 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 23 |
| 2026-07-31 | 16 |
| 2026-06-30 | 18 |
| 2026-05-31 | 13 |
| 2026-04-30 | 221 |
| 2026-03-31 | 26 |
| 2026-02-28 | 10 |
| 2026-01-31 | 12 |
| 2025-12-31 | 17 |
| 2025-11-30 | 29 |
| 2025-10-31 | 99 |
| 2025-09-30 | 31 |
| 2025-08-31 | 16 |
| 2025-07-31 | 44 |
| 2025-06-30 | 58 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.10 |
| Versions released | 58 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-13 |
| Added to directory | 2025-04-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2025-05-13 |
Description
GamerNews is a design-forward, dark-mode WordPress child theme of MoreNews for gaming reviews, eSports, and tech magazines. It features high-contrast visual palettes, light/dark toggles, and demo layouts specifically optimized for live updates and reviews. The theme supports the MoreNews header and footer builder and is compatible with major drag-and-drop page builders for rapid customization. Optimized for low TTFB and Core Web Vitals, it includes custom widgets for review scores and social feeds. It is AMP-ready, WooCommerce-integrated, and ships with multilingual and RTL-ready demo content for global audiences. https://afthemes.com/products/gamernews/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use GamerNews?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.
How popular is GamerNews?
As of October 22, 2026, GamerNews ranks #396 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #44.
When was GamerNews last updated?
GamerNews was last updated on October 13, 2026 (version 2.1.10). It has shipped 58 releases in total.
Who makes GamerNews?
GamerNews is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2025.
