Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsAlt currently ranks #2053 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1836, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 300+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.25, shipped on Oct 19, 2026 (6 days ago) — release #135 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #2053 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2034 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1916 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1853 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 300 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9 |
| 2026-07-31 | 8 |
| 2026-06-30 | 6 |
| 2026-05-31 | 7 |
| 2026-04-30 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 8 |
| 2026-01-31 | 5 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 7 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 136 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Desert Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.25 |
| Versions released | 135 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-19 |
| Added to directory | 2024-02-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
NewsAlt is a fast, clean, Best Responsive News Magazine WordPress theme. NewsAlt is suitable for dynamic news, newspapers, magazine, publishers, blogs, editors, online and gaming magazines, newsportals,personal blogs, newspaper, publishing or review siteand any creative website. With its modern and clean design, NewsAlt offers a visually appealing layout that is easy to navigate, making it ideal for delivering content to your readers. This theme comes equipped with a range of customizable options, custom widgets, and color schemes, allowing you to tailor your website to your specific needs and branding. It also supports various post formats, making it easy to present a variety of content types, from articles and videos to images and galleries. NewsAlt is optimized for speed and SEO, ensuring that your website loads quickly and ranks well in search engine results. Its responsive design ensures that your content looks great on all devices, whether it's a desktop computer, tablet, or smartphone. NewsAlt demos https://preview.desertthemes.com/newsmash/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use NewsAlt?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is NewsAlt?
As of October 25, 2026, NewsAlt ranks #2053 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1836.
When was NewsAlt last updated?
NewsAlt was last updated on October 19, 2026 (version 1.1.25). It has shipped 135 releases in total.
Who makes NewsAlt?
NewsAlt is developed by Desert Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in February 2024.
