Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Journalism Newspaper currently ranks #1136 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1097, first reached on Aug 9, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1, shipped on Jul 14, 2025 (414 days ago) — release #2 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #1136 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1133 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1154 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | wpapexthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-14 |
| Added to directory | 2025-07-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The Journalism Newspaper Theme is a professionally designed, responsive theme crafted for journalists, bloggers, media agencies, and independent news platforms looking to create an impactful digital presence. Ideal for both local and global news coverage, this theme supports everything from breaking headlines and daily news to in-depth investigative journalism and editorial features. Built with versatility in mind, it’s perfect for online newspapers, e-papers, or a full-scale news portal. Whether you cover political news, entertainment, sports, technology, or community news, the theme’s layout adapts beautifully to your content. With clean typography, intuitive navigation, and well-structured sections like opinion pieces, press releases, and featured stories, your readers enjoy a clear, engaging experience. Its visual elements include a modern newspaper layout, customizable front page, headlines ticker, news carousel, and widgets for weather updates, job listings, and obituaries. The responsive design ensures your site looks great on desktops, tablets, and phones, making it suitable for mobile-first readers who rely on real-time updates. As a theme, it comes SEO-ready and optimized for performance, helping your articles rank well on Google News and other search platforms. Whether you're launching a student newspaper, a global news network, or a niche news blog, this theme offers a polished, professional foundation for trustworthy, fact-based journalism.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Journalism Newspaper?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Journalism Newspaper?
As of September 1, 2026, Journalism Newspaper ranks #1136 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1097.
When was Journalism Newspaper last updated?
Journalism Newspaper was last updated on July 14, 2025 (version 1.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Journalism Newspaper?
Journalism Newspaper is developed by wpapexthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2025.
