Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- News Biz currently ranks #7104 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6424, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 40+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.34, shipped on Aug 18, 2026 (72 days ago) — release #34 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #7104 |
| 2026-09-30 | #6929 |
| 2026-08-31 | #6796 |
| 2026-07-31 | #6531 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 40 |
| 2026-09-30 | 40 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 1 |
| 2026-09-26 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-29 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-27 | 1 |
| 2026-04-28 | 1 |
| 2026-03-24 | 1 |
| 2026-02-26 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 1 |
| 2025-11-23 | 2 |
| 2025-10-21 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Silk Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.34 |
| Versions released | 34 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-18 |
| Added to directory | 2023-09-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Up News is a perfect WordPress theme for magazines, personal blogs, newspapers, content publishers.All options come with theme is easy and simple.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use News Biz?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.
How popular is News Biz?
As of October 29, 2026, News Biz ranks #7104 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #6424.
When was News Biz last updated?
News Biz was last updated on August 18, 2026 (version 1.0.34). It has shipped 34 releases in total.
Who makes News Biz?
News Biz is developed by Silk Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2023.
