Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- LocalNews currently ranks #2335 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2129, first reached on Aug 9, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 400+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v1.0.19, shipped on Oct 27, 2026 (today) — release #20 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | #2335 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2281 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2169 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2198 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 2 |
| 2026-09-24 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 6 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | blazethemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.19 |
| Versions released | 20 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-27 |
| Added to directory | 2022-09-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Transform your news site into BBC, CNN, or The New York Times in a snap with LocalNews Theme. With the perfect mix of all the right elements, you’ll get a theme that provides a tailor-made system that ticks every checkbox any aspiring news site needs. Quicker setup with beautiful pre-built layouts, breaking news on the ticker, fast page loading speed, and custom news blocks for different sections - all available in LocalNews Theme. Check out all pre built demos at: https://blazethemes.com/theme/local-news-free
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use LocalNews?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is LocalNews?
As of October 27, 2026, LocalNews ranks #2335 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2129.
When was LocalNews last updated?
LocalNews was last updated on October 27, 2026 (version 1.0.19). It has shipped 20 releases in total.
Who makes LocalNews?
LocalNews is developed by blazethemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2022.
