Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- News Center currently ranks #3225 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3077, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 15% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.4, shipped on Jul 31, 2026 (90 days ago) — release #12 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #3225 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3230 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3179 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3118 |
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 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 5 |
| 2026-09-29 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 6 |
| 2026-07-31 | 89 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-28 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-30 | 2 |
| 2026-02-27 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-28 | 1 |
| 2025-11-28 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.4 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-31 |
| Added to directory | 2023-01-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
News Center is a WordPress theme designed for news, magazines, publishers, editors, online and gaming magazines, personal blogs, and any news-related website. News Center has a flexible layout with a variety of font colors and various blog sections. It is also SEO optimized. The theme features a widget-based design and is easily customizable, making it easy for users to manage content. This site is fully responsive and works flawlessly on mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and desktops. It is a simple, easy-to-use, modern, creative, and user-friendly WordPress magazine theme. Check the demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/news-center/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use News Center?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is News Center?
As of October 29, 2026, News Center ranks #3225 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3077.
When was News Center last updated?
News Center was last updated on July 31, 2026 (version 1.1.4). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes News Center?
News Center is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2023.
