Mission News Classic
4.9★ (104 ratings) · Current rank #1112
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Mission News currently ranks #1112 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- The latest release, v1.65, shipped on Dec 4, 2025 (271 days ago) — release #65 since the theme joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #1112 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1123 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1121 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Ben Sibley |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.65 |
| Versions released | 65 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-04 |
| Added to directory | 2017-11-03 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
For publishers on a mission. Mission News is a newspaper theme for publishers who want their content to be seen and heard. Premium-quality design adds credibility to every word you write, and a fully responsive layout ensures your site looks fantastic on every screen. The aesthetic is timeless and modeled after classic news sites like the New York Times. Use Mission News to setup a news site on any subject from health to finance. Mission News is also fully compatible with the new Gutenberg post editor. View the fully-setup live demo here: https://www.competethemes.com/demos/?theme=Mission+News
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Mission News?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Mission News?
As of September 1, 2026, Mission News ranks #1112 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Mission News last updated?
Mission News was last updated on December 4, 2025 (version 1.65). It has shipped 65 releases in total.
Who makes Mission News?
Mission News is developed by Ben Sibley. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2017.
