Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Magazine Booster currently ranks #579 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #462, first reached on Jun 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 4 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 11% versus the month before (5/day).
- The latest release, v1.4.4, shipped on Jun 11, 2026 (81 days ago) — release #5 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #579 |
| 2026-07-31 | #518 |
| 2026-06-30 | #466 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
| 2026-06-30 | 200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 5 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | 11 |
| 2026-02-28 | 18 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | wpHoot |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.4.4 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-11 |
| Added to directory | 2026-02-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
A modern magazine-style WordPress theme designed for news, editorial, and blogging websites. Magazine Booster provides multiple layouts for featuring content, making it suitable for publishing news, reviews, guides, and opinion pieces. With a responsive design for consistent display across devices, the theme includes sections for featured content and recent posts, making it suitable for regularly updated sites with multiple categories. Support and documentation are available at https://wphoot.com/support/ and demo at https://demosites.wphoot.com/magazine-booster/.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Magazine Booster?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Magazine Booster?
As of August 31, 2026, Magazine Booster ranks #579 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #462.
When was Magazine Booster last updated?
Magazine Booster was last updated on June 11, 2026 (version 1.4.4). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Magazine Booster?
Magazine Booster is developed by wpHoot. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in February 2026.
