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· Current rank #1508
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Newsback currently ranks #1508 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1488, first reached on Aug 8, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 600+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Feb 19, 2026 (247 days ago) — release #5 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | #1508 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1561 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1513 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1525 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 600 |
| 2026-09-30 | 600 |
| 2026-08-31 | 600 |
| 2026-07-31 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | 2 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-30 | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 5 |
| 2026-01-31 | 4 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-19 |
| Added to directory | 2022-10-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Newsback is a free WordPress theme that is dark and beautiful, making it ideal for an online news or magazine. You may create your website whatever you like with live customizer tools and custom widgets and examine the changes in real time. This theme is entirely responsive and looks great on all screen sizes, from small to wide. You may use the layout as a news , magazine, personal blog, sport news journals, fashion blog, travel blogging, vivid news sites, and more since it has many important elements that are required to construct an outstanding looking website. It also works with Elementor, Gutenberg, and RTL language support, as well as the WooCommerce plugin, which allows you to simply connect an online store with your website. The theme is properly optimized, which aids in ranking your website at the top of search engines, and customers will receive exceptional assistance from the team if they encounter any issues while using the theme. See demo at https://demo.afthemes.com/covernews/newsback/ and get support at https://afthemes.com/supports/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Newsback?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Newsback?
As of October 23, 2026, Newsback ranks #1508 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1488.
When was Newsback last updated?
Newsback was last updated on February 19, 2026 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Newsback?
Newsback is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2022.
