Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- News 25 currently ranks #1067 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #940, first reached on Jun 29, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 22 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 14% versus the month before (25/day).
- The latest release, v5.2, shipped on Aug 25, 2026 (7 days ago) — release #47 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #1067 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1059 |
| 2026-07-31 | #994 |
| 2026-06-30 | #945 |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | 6 |
| 2026-07-31 | 12 |
| 2026-06-30 | 30 |
| 2026-05-31 | 11 |
| 2026-04-30 | 18 |
| 2026-03-31 | 37 |
| 2026-02-28 | 22 |
| 2026-01-31 | 27 |
| 2025-12-31 | 28 |
| 2025-11-30 | 37 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Nayra Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.2 |
| Versions released | 47 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-25 |
| Added to directory | 2025-11-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
News 25 is a professional WordPress theme designed for news, blogs, and online magazines. It features multiple header layouts, unique post styles, and category designs that give your site the look and feel of a real news company. The theme is fully responsive, optimized for mobile and small devices, and offers both dark and light modes for enhanced readability. Perfect for editors, journalists, and publishers who want a clean, fast, and engaging news website. View the demo of News 25 Pro https://www.nayrathemes.com/demo/pro/?theme=news25
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use News 25?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is News 25?
As of September 1, 2026, News 25 ranks #1067 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #940.
When was News 25 last updated?
News 25 was last updated on August 25, 2026 (version 5.2). It has shipped 47 releases in total.
Who makes News 25?
News 25 is developed by Nayra Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2025.
