Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Mag and News currently ranks #3618 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3530, first reached on Jul 31, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 300+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.5, shipped on Feb 26, 2026 (245 days ago) — release #6 since the theme joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #3618 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3647 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3577 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3530 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 300 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 3 |
| 2026-09-26 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 |
| 2026-07-30 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-28 | 1 |
| 2025-11-25 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-27 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | candidthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.5 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-26 |
| Added to directory | 2020-08-04 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Mag and News is a free Magazine WordPress theme. It is a child theme of Refined Magazine with added features and options. It is easy to use, customize and lightweight WordPress theme. In addition to that, this theme comes with one click demo import option, 9 added custom widgets and unlimited color possibilites. Furthermore, Mag and News is advertisement ready WordPress theme with SEO optimized code. Besides that, this theme support major and popular plugins. This free theme has best layout for blog column, home page advertisement area, related posts, etc. Similiarly, it has meta options, header and footer options, sidebar options, individual sidebar for single post and many more. This theme is Gutenberg ready, RTL compatible and translation ready WP theme. View Demos: https://refined.candidthemes.com/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Mag and News?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Mag and News?
As of October 29, 2026, Mag and News ranks #3618 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3530.
When was Mag and News last updated?
Mag and News was last updated on February 26, 2026 (version 1.0.5). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Mag and News?
Mag and News is developed by candidthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2020.
