Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Matina News currently ranks #4119 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3910, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.12, shipped on Jul 10, 2025 (421 days ago) — release #13 since the theme joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | #4119 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4074 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3926 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Mystery Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.12 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-10 |
| Added to directory | 2020-10-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Matina News is a creative, flexible, fast, lightweight WordPress theme that is best for starting personal and professional blog / news sites based on any niche. Work with the most popular page page builders & plugins as Elementor, Gutenberg, SiteOrigin, WP Magazine Module etc.. You can use the pre-made demos to set up your website within a minute. The theme has a unique and modern responsive design. It offers flexible customization options that let you choose post layouts, colors, typography, and so on. It also features a dark mode, author bio box, sticky menu, slider, carousel, and translation ready. Furthermore, users can easily manage and preview the theme settings from the live customizer. Matina News is also Gutenberg ready, SEO friendly, compatible with WP Blog post layout, and other popular plugins. Get the demo at https://demo.mysterythemes.com/matina-news-demos/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Matina News?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Matina News?
As of September 4, 2026, Matina News ranks #4119 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3910.
When was Matina News last updated?
Matina News was last updated on July 10, 2025 (version 1.0.12). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Matina News?
Matina News is developed by Mystery Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2020.
