Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- News Press Release currently ranks #6176 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5548, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- It is averaging 3 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 8% versus the month before (4/day).
- The latest release, v4.8.5, shipped on Oct 22, 2026 (6 days ago) — release #43 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | #6176 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5928 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5792 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5635 |
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 | 60 |
| 2026-09-30 | 60 |
| 2026-08-31 | 60 |
| 2026-07-31 | 70 |
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 | 3 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 |
| 2026-05-29 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 3 |
| 2025-11-29 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | themeignite |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.8.5 |
| Versions released | 43 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-22 |
| Added to directory | 2023-09-04 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The News Press Release website theme is a purpose-built template tailored for news agencies, media outlets, journalists, and PR professionals, designed to present breaking updates and information effectively. It delivers a clean, professional layout focused on readability and visual appeal, showcasing feature articles, press releases, and editorial news across all devices. Its structured design helps traditional newspapers, online newspapers, PR agencies, and independent journalists build a credible digital presence while allowing easy customization according to brand identity. A key advantage is its specialization in fast publishing of news articles and journal updates, ensuring smooth content distribution and engagement. It supports highlighting trending news, current events, and broadcasts, making it easy for readers to navigate and consume well-organized information. Overall, it provides a versatile solution for professional media publishing with a polished, reader-friendly experience perfect for any responsive news platform.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use News Press Release?
WordPress.org reports 60+ active installs.
How popular is News Press Release?
As of October 28, 2026, News Press Release ranks #6176 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #5548.
When was News Press Release last updated?
News Press Release was last updated on October 22, 2026 (version 4.8.5). It has shipped 43 releases in total.
Who makes News Press Release?
News Press Release is developed by themeignite. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2023.
