Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- News Hours currently ranks #7409 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6973, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 30% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.32, shipped on Aug 18, 2026 (72 days ago) — release #32 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | #7409 |
| 2026-09-30 | #7373 |
| 2026-08-31 | #7139 |
| 2026-07-31 | #7042 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 30 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-28 | 1 |
| 2026-03-30 | 1 |
| 2026-02-25 | 1 |
| 2026-01-23 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-22 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Silk Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.32 |
| Versions released | 32 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-18 |
| Added to directory | 2023-11-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
News hours 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 Hours?
WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs.
How popular is News Hours?
As of October 28, 2026, News Hours ranks #7409 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #6973.
When was News Hours last updated?
News Hours was last updated on August 18, 2026 (version 1.0.32). It has shipped 32 releases in total.
Who makes News Hours?
News Hours is developed by Silk Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2023.
