Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Meta News currently ranks #1920 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1867, first reached on Aug 9, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.8, shipped on Oct 2, 2024 (698 days ago) — release #8 since the theme joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #1920 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1884 |
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 | 600 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Theme Horse |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.8 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-02 |
| Added to directory | 2021-12-23 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.2+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Meta News is a Multi-Purpose Magazine/News WordPress Theme. Meta News is specially designed for magazine sites (food, travel, fashion, music, health, sports, photography), news sites, shopping sites, personal/photo blog and many more. There are Front Page Template, Sidebar Page Layout, Top Bar, Header Image/Overlay/Advertisement, Social Profiles and Banner Slider. Also supports popular plugins like WooCommerce, bbPress, Contact Form 7 and many more. It is also translation ready. Get free support at https://www.themehorse.com/support-forum/ and view beautiful demo site at https://www.themehorse.com/demos/meta-news
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Meta News?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Meta News?
As of August 31, 2026, Meta News ranks #1920 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1867.
When was Meta News last updated?
Meta News was last updated on October 2, 2024 (version 1.1.8). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Meta News?
Meta News is developed by Theme Horse. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in December 2021.
