Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Headline News currently ranks #729 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #529, first reached on Jun 25, 2026.
- It is averaging 4 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 116% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Aug 6, 2026 (29 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | #729 |
| 2026-08-31 | #689 |
| 2026-07-31 | #573 |
| 2026-06-30 | #536 |
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 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
| 2026-06-30 | 300 |
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 | 3 |
| 2026-08-31 | 11 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 12 |
| 2025-12-31 | 7 |
| 2025-11-30 | 18 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-06 |
| Added to directory | 2025-11-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Headline News is a modern, streamlined WordPress theme designed specifically for news sites, online magazines, and content portals. With its minimalist aesthetic and user-friendly layout, this theme offers flexible design options, customizable color schemes, and widget-ready areas for effortless personalization. Optimized for speed and SEO, it ensures fast loading times and boosts your site's visibility on search engines. The fully responsive design guarantees a smooth browsing experience across all devices and browsers, making it the perfect choice for bloggers, journalists, and content creators. Check the theme documentation at: https://docs.ascendoor.com/docs/headline-news/ and demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/headline-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Headline News?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Headline News?
As of September 4, 2026, Headline News ranks #729 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #529.
When was Headline News last updated?
Headline News was last updated on August 6, 2026 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Headline News?
Headline News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2025.
