Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- HeadNews currently ranks #1924 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1688, first reached on Aug 17, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 400+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Nov 29, 2024 (694 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | #1924 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1819 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1728 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1787 |
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 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-29 |
| Added to directory | 2023-06-05 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
HeadNews is a responsive WordPress theme for news and magazine websites. It is easy to use and includes several useful features required for building a stunning news portal. The theme is perfect for blogging and is an excellent choice for newspaper, magazine, publishing, or review websites. It ranks high in search engine optimization and the support team is readily available to provide assistance to users facing difficulties while using the theme.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use HeadNews?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is HeadNews?
As of October 23, 2026, HeadNews ranks #1924 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1688.
When was HeadNews last updated?
HeadNews was last updated on November 29, 2024 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes HeadNews?
HeadNews is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2023.
