General News Classic Premium available
· Current rank #761
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- General News currently ranks #761 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #740, first reached on Sep 1, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 43 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 12% versus the month before (38/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.10, shipped on Oct 13, 2026 (10 days ago) — release #56 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | #761 |
| 2026-09-30 | #793 |
| 2026-08-31 | #756 |
| 2026-07-31 | #795 |
| 2026-06-30 | #815 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 20 |
| 2026-09-30 | 12 |
| 2026-08-31 | 24 |
| 2026-07-31 | 12 |
| 2026-06-30 | 15 |
| 2026-05-31 | 6 |
| 2026-04-30 | 291 |
| 2026-03-31 | 18 |
| 2026-02-28 | 18 |
| 2026-01-31 | 12 |
| 2025-12-31 | 15 |
| 2025-11-30 | 32 |
| 2025-10-31 | 95 |
| 2025-09-30 | 15 |
| 2025-08-31 | 12 |
| 2025-07-31 | 28 |
| 2025-06-30 | 6 |
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 | 56 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-13 |
| Added to directory | 2023-01-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
General News is a practical, widgetized WordPress child theme built on MoreNews for newspapers and journals requiring a reliable, easy-to-configure architecture. It features 9+ custom widgets, multiple banner choices, and a header and footer builder for efficient layout management. The theme is compatible with the Block Editor and major page builders, focusing on search engine optimization and Core Web Vitals for maximum visibility. It is AMP-ready, WCAG-accessible, and multilingual, designed to help global publishers launch search-friendly, content-rich sites quickly. https://afthemes.com/products/generalnews/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use General News?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is General News?
As of October 23, 2026, General News ranks #761 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #740.
When was General News last updated?
General News was last updated on October 13, 2026 (version 2.1.10). It has shipped 56 releases in total.
Who makes General News?
General News is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2023.
