Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- News Event currently ranks #623 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #403, first reached on Jun 30, 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 10% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Sep 24, 2025 (393 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | #623 |
| 2026-09-30 | #537 |
| 2026-08-31 | #462 |
| 2026-07-31 | #436 |
| 2026-06-30 | #403 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 500 |
| 2026-08-31 | 500 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600 |
| 2026-06-30 | 600 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 2 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 5 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 18 |
| 2025-09-30 | 19 |
| 2025-08-31 | 20 |
| 2025-07-31 | 74 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | blazethemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-24 |
| Added to directory | 2025-07-29 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
News Event is an exceptional news theme designed to satisfy all your requirements. It is customizer-based as well as fully compatible with Elementor builder. News Event theme offers extensive customization options for the header, footer, inner pages, and any part of the website. You will greatly enjoy diving into its live customizer, which incorporates all WordPress possibilities, such as post query parameters, real-time preview, expanded typography, and extensive style modification options. With a top-notch and intuitive design, this theme gives your website a professional news/magazine appearance. It includes six news layouts that can be customized at a granular level and added to any section as many times as you want.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use News Event?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is News Event?
As of October 22, 2026, News Event ranks #623 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #403.
When was News Event last updated?
News Event was last updated on September 24, 2025 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes News Event?
News Event is developed by blazethemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2025.
