Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- News Point currently ranks #115 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #111, first reached on Oct 14, 2026.
- It is averaging 22 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Sep 29, 2026 (19 days ago) — release #2 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 17 |
| 2026-09-30 | 37 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.1 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-29 |
| Added to directory | 2026-09-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-10-14 |
Description
News Point theme is a versatile magazine template designed for news, magazines, blogs, publishing, and review websites. It offers a range of layouts suitable for diverse industries such as business, finance, medical, sports, fashion, and more. The theme comes with demo content that can be personalized to meet specific needs. Its homepage showcases a clean and minimalist magazine-style layout, featuring a post banner slider, the latest posts, and a custom widget design. The theme's modern and minimalistic design makes it user-friendly and easy to set up, especially with the available pre-built demo. Additionally, News Point is responsive, ensuring a seamless viewing experience across various screen resolutions and browser versions. It is cross-browser compatible and has been meticulously optimized for speed, performance, and search engine optimization (SEO). Explore the demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/news-point/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use News Point?
WordPress.org reports 80+ active installs.
How popular is News Point?
As of October 18, 2026, News Point ranks #115 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #111.
When was News Point last updated?
News Point was last updated on September 29, 2026 (version 1.0.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes News Point?
News Point is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2026.
