Magazine News Byte Classic
4.6★ (29 ratings) · Current rank #1718
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Magazine News Byte currently ranks #1718 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1705, first reached on Aug 9, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.12.2, shipped on Jun 10, 2026 (82 days ago) — release #40 since the theme joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #1718 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1710 |
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 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | wpHoot |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.12.2 |
| Versions released | 40 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-10 |
| Added to directory | 2019-06-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Magazine News Byte comes with numerous options and widgets to help you create a unique content driven website. SEO optimized and works with Yoast SEO plugin, Contect Form 7, Jetpack, Google Maps mappress, Page Builder, Elementor and various other plugins. Translation and multi-lingual ready! Theme support is available at https://wphoot.com/support/ You can also check out the theme instructions at https://wphoot.com/support/magazine-news-byte/ and demo at https://demo.wphoot.com/magazine-news-byte/ for a closer look.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Magazine News Byte?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Magazine News Byte?
As of August 31, 2026, Magazine News Byte ranks #1718 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1705.
When was Magazine News Byte last updated?
Magazine News Byte was last updated on June 10, 2026 (version 2.12.2). It has shipped 40 releases in total.
Who makes Magazine News Byte?
Magazine News Byte is developed by wpHoot. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2019.
