Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- News Express currently ranks #417 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #317, first reached on Jun 23, 2026.
- It is averaging 4 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 22% versus the month before (6/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.5, shipped on Apr 27, 2026 (130 days ago) — release #5 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | #417 |
| 2026-08-31 | #401 |
| 2026-07-31 | #358 |
| 2026-06-30 | #324 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5 |
| 2026-06-30 | 5 |
| 2026-05-31 | 5 |
| 2026-04-30 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | 9 |
| 2026-02-28 | 8 |
| 2026-01-31 | 9 |
| 2025-12-31 | 17 |
| 2025-11-30 | 20 |
| 2025-10-31 | 35 |
| 2025-09-30 | 26 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Mystery Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.5 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-27 |
| Added to directory | 2025-09-21 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
News Express is a fast, modern, and SEO-friendly WordPress theme built for news portals, online magazines, and blogs. Featuring a stunning main banner and 4 flexible homepage block layouts, it lets you showcase stories with style. Fully compatible with WooCommerce, Gutenberg, and Elementor, this theme is lightweight, customizable, and perfect for growing your audience. You can check demos here which can be easily imported by the Mystery Themes Demo Importer plugin. Also, You can check Demo here: https://preview.mysterythemes.com/news-express-demos & Documentation here: https://docs.mysterythemes.com/news-express/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use News Express?
WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs.
How popular is News Express?
As of September 4, 2026, News Express ranks #417 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #317.
When was News Express last updated?
News Express was last updated on April 27, 2026 (version 1.0.5). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes News Express?
News Express is developed by Mystery Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2025.
