Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Magazine Builder currently ranks #4114 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3764, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.9, shipped on Feb 2, 2026 (265 days ago) — release #8 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #4114 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4146 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3869 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3815 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-28 | 1 |
| 2026-05-28 | 1 |
| 2026-04-26 | 1 |
| 2026-03-30 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Superb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.9 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-02 |
| Added to directory | 2023-11-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 6.0+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Magazine Builder is a free WordPress FSE Block theme crafted for bloggers, newspapers, and magazines. This theme stands out as the best choice for those seeking a clean, minimalist design combined with powerful functionalities. It integrates with popular page builders like Brizy, Elementor, Visual Composer, Divi Builder, and Gutenberg, enabling effortless website construction with its user-friendly interface. Designed with a focus on blogging and publishing. Magazine Builder is ideal for writers and agencies aiming to showcase their content in a striking manner. Its mobile-friendly and responsive layout ensures optimal viewing across devices, while the dark mode style adds a cool, modern touch. The theme is optimized for search engines and supports schema markup, enhancing SEO performance. Magazine Builder is eCommerce ready with WooCommerce, making it perfect for fashion, lifestyle, review, and affiliate marketing websites. It supports AdSense and has designated areas for banners and advertisements, ensuring a smooth integration of monetization strategies for your business. The theme is also translation ready, it offers features like sidebar options. This is a news theme with beautiful block templates that makes it fast, easy and simple to showcase your writing skills to the world.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Magazine Builder?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Magazine Builder?
As of October 25, 2026, Magazine Builder ranks #4114 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3764.
When was Magazine Builder last updated?
Magazine Builder was last updated on February 2, 2026 (version 1.9). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Magazine Builder?
Magazine Builder is developed by Superb. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2023.
