Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Greatnews currently ranks #5115 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4951, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.2, shipped on May 18, 2026 (110 days ago) — release #14 since the theme joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | #5115 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5100 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5006 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | themepalace |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.2 |
| Versions released | 14 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 |
| Added to directory | 2021-01-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Great News is a clean and elegantly designed multipurpose WordPress theme. It is ideal for magazines, blogs, and especially new-related websites. The modern and professional design is easy and quick to set up, especially with pre-built demo. Apart from its modern design, Great News is highly flexible and responsive. It is also cross-browser compatible. Your content and design look sleek on any screen resolution or any version of the browser. It is well optimized for speed, its performance, and follows well-practiced SEO. While it offers a solid admin panel for you to design and edit the theme, it also comes with a smooth and high-quality browsing experience for all the users.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Greatnews?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Greatnews?
As of September 5, 2026, Greatnews ranks #5115 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4951.
When was Greatnews last updated?
Greatnews was last updated on May 18, 2026 (version 1.2.2). It has shipped 14 releases in total.
Who makes Greatnews?
Greatnews is developed by themepalace. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2021.
