Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Grow iNews currently ranks #7709 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7292, first reached on Jul 28, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Feb 24, 2026 (246 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | #7709 |
| 2026-09-30 | #7722 |
| 2026-08-31 | #7603 |
| 2026-07-31 | #7298 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 20 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 1 |
| 2026-09-25 | 1 |
| 2026-08-28 | 1 |
| 2026-07-28 | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 |
| 2026-05-24 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-28 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-22 | 1 |
| 2025-12-26 | 1 |
| 2025-11-27 | 1 |
| 2025-10-25 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | ThinkUpThemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-24 |
| Added to directory | 2024-05-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Grow iNews is the free version of the multi-purpose professional theme (Grow Pro) ideal for a business or blog website. The theme has a responsive layout, HD retina ready and comes with a powerful theme options panel with can be used to make awesome changes without touching any code. The theme also comes with a full width easy to use slider. Easily add a logo to your site and create a beautiful homepage using the built-in homepage layout. Compatible with WooCommerce, WPML, Polylang, Flat Parallax Slider, Photo Gallery and Travel Map, Elementor, Page Builder, Beaver Builder, Visual Composer, SiteOrigin, Divi, etc. It's a perfect theme for small businesses (restaurants, wedding planners, sport/medical shops), startups, corporate businesses, online agencies and firms, portfolios, ecommerce (WooCommerce), and freelancers.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Grow iNews?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is Grow iNews?
As of October 28, 2026, Grow iNews ranks #7709 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7292.
When was Grow iNews last updated?
Grow iNews was last updated on February 24, 2026 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Grow iNews?
Grow iNews is developed by ThinkUpThemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2024.
