Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- GlobalNews currently ranks #749 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #43, first reached on Dec 2, 2024.
- Active installs have held steady at 600+ since we began tracking it in December 2024.
- It is averaging 16 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 29% versus the month before (23/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.5, shipped on Aug 28, 2026 (7 days ago) — release #92 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | #749 |
| 2026-08-31 | #752 |
| 2026-07-31 | #753 |
| 2026-06-30 | #701 |
| 2024-12-14 | #48 |
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 | 600 |
| 2026-08-31 | 600 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600 |
| 2026-06-30 | 600 |
| 2024-12-14 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 8 |
| 2026-08-31 | 19 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7 |
| 2026-06-30 | 9 |
| 2026-05-31 | 8 |
| 2026-04-30 | 137 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 18 |
| 2026-01-31 | 10 |
| 2025-12-31 | 9 |
| 2025-11-30 | 16 |
| 2025-10-31 | 52 |
| 2025-09-30 | 16 |
| 2025-08-31 | 9 |
| 2025-07-31 | 22 |
| 2025-06-30 | 17 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.5 |
| Versions released | 92 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-28 |
| Added to directory | 2024-11-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2024-12-02 |
Description
GlobalNews is a high-performance, dark-styled WordPress child theme of MoreNews built for international publishers requiring design flexibility and speed. It integrates 30+ custom widgets, pre-built layouts, and a versatile header and footer builder compatible with major page builders. Engineered for enterprise-level publishing, it is AMP-ready, Core Web Vitals optimized, and focused on lightweight code for rapid loading. The theme supports WooCommerce and essential plugins while providing comprehensive multilingual and RTL demos in English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Arabic. https://afthemes.com/products/globalnews/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use GlobalNews?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is GlobalNews?
As of September 4, 2026, GlobalNews ranks #749 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #43.
When was GlobalNews last updated?
GlobalNews was last updated on August 28, 2026 (version 2.1.5). It has shipped 92 releases in total.
Who makes GlobalNews?
GlobalNews is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2024.
