Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Major News currently ranks #4076 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3758, first reached on Aug 2, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Aug 3, 2026 (91 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-02 | #4076 |
| 2026-10-31 | #4085 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4023 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3848 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3822 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-02 | 100 |
| 2026-10-31 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 1 |
| 2026-09-29 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 |
| 2026-07-30 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-27 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-30 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-29 | 2 |
| 2025-12-30 | 2 |
| 2025-11-28 | 1 |
| 2025-10-21 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-03 |
| Added to directory | 2024-04-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Major News ( child theme of World News ) is a WordPress theme designed specifically for various types of websites related to news, including magazines, publishers, blogs, editors, online and gaming magazines, and personal blogs. It provides impressive demos for a quick start, featuring a flexible layout with numerous color options and diverse blog designs. The theme is optimized for SEO, utilizing a widget-based design that allows extensive customization for easy content management. With full responsiveness, it ensures seamless functionality across a range of devices, including mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and desktops. This WordPress magazine theme is known for its simplicity, user-friendly interface, contemporary appearance, and creative elements. Explore the demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/major-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Major News?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Major News?
As of November 2, 2026, Major News ranks #4076 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3758.
When was Major News last updated?
Major News was last updated on August 3, 2026 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Major News?
Major News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2024.
