Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Live News currently ranks #5112 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4790, first reached on Aug 9, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1.0, shipped on Jan 21, 2026 (282 days ago) — release #11 since the theme joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | #5112 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5010 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4885 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4981 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 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
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3 |
| 2026-08-30 | 1 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-23 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-27 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-25 | 1 |
| 2025-11-26 | 1 |
| 2025-10-29 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | seosbg |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.0 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-21 |
| Added to directory | 2021-06-08 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Magazine and Multipurpose WordPress Theme. Gutenberg Compatible, WooCommerce Compatible, Full Responsive, Sticky Post Options, Latest Post Options, Content Options, Header Options, Back To Top Button, Social Icons, Microdata, Header Image Zoom, Animations and Custom Colors. Live News Theme is very fast and SEO friendly live-news Theme can be used by NEWS, bloggers, magazine, portfolio, photography, newspaper, E-Commerce, news and many more. The theme is for any business.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Live News?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Live News?
As of October 30, 2026, Live News ranks #5112 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4790.
When was Live News last updated?
Live News was last updated on January 21, 2026 (version 2.1.0). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes Live News?
Live News is developed by seosbg. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2021.
