Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- MetroNewspaper currently ranks #993 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #721, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 3 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 29% versus the month before (4/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Jan 23, 2026 (268 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #993 |
| 2026-09-30 | #960 |
| 2026-08-31 | #875 |
| 2026-07-31 | #799 |
| 2026-06-30 | #759 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
| 2026-06-30 | 200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 3 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 6 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5 |
| 2026-06-30 | 5 |
| 2026-05-31 | 5 |
| 2026-04-30 | 13 |
| 2026-03-31 | 16 |
| 2026-02-28 | 9 |
| 2026-01-31 | 22 |
| 2025-12-31 | 76 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WPEnjoy |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-23 |
| Added to directory | 2025-12-25 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
MetroNewspaper is a WordPress newspaper theme built with the WordPress Site Editor, which allows you to create beautiful newspaper websites with drag and drop, no coding skills required. Theme Demo: https://demo.wpenjoy.com/metronewspaper Documentation: https://wpenjoy.com/documentation/metronewspaper/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use MetroNewspaper?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is MetroNewspaper?
As of October 18, 2026, MetroNewspaper ranks #993 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #721.
When was MetroNewspaper last updated?
MetroNewspaper was last updated on January 23, 2026 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes MetroNewspaper?
MetroNewspaper is developed by WPEnjoy. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in December 2025.
