Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsBlogger currently ranks #60 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #23, first reached on Sep 23, 2024.
- Active installs grew from 4K+ when we started tracking it in September 2024 to 8K+ today — it crossed the 8K+ mark around December 2024.
- It is averaging 44 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 57% versus the month before (103/day).
- The latest release, v0.2.6.7, shipped on Sep 1, 2026 (46 days ago) — release #46 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Performance · Google Lighthouse, official wordpress.org demo
| Mobile | Desktop | |
| Largest Contentful Paint | 4.7 s | 0.8 s |
| First Contentful Paint | 4.4 s | 0.8 s |
| Total Blocking Time | 0 ms | 0 ms |
| Cumulative Layout Shift | 0.347 | 0.017 |
| Page weight | 548.3 KB | 548.3 KB |
Lab (Lighthouse) data measured on the official demo at wp-themes.com, where every theme serves identical content — so scores isolate the theme's own CSS/JS payload. Tested Aug 3, 2026. Scores vary ±5 between runs. Run a live test ↗
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #60 |
| 2026-09-30 | #58 |
| 2026-08-31 | #50 |
| 2026-07-31 | #47 |
| 2026-06-30 | #47 |
| 2026-05-31 | #42 |
| 2026-04-30 | #49 |
| 2026-03-31 | #43 |
| 2026-02-28 | #45 |
| 2026-01-31 | #41 |
| 2025-12-31 | #39 |
| 2025-11-30 | #34 |
| 2025-10-31 | #33 |
| 2025-09-30 | #31 |
| 2025-08-31 | #28 |
| 2025-07-31 | #27 |
| 2025-06-30 | #28 |
| 2025-05-31 | #28 |
| 2025-04-30 | #28 |
| 2025-03-31 | #28 |
| 2025-02-28 | #29 |
| 2025-01-31 | #27 |
| 2024-12-31 | #27 |
| 2024-11-30 | #28 |
| 2024-10-31 | #25 |
| 2024-09-30 | #24 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 8,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 9,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 9,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-05-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-04-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-03-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-02-28 | 10,000 |
| 2026-01-31 | 10,000 |
| 2025-12-31 | 10,000 |
| 2025-11-30 | 10,000 |
| 2025-10-31 | 10,000 |
| 2025-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2025-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2025-07-31 | 10,000 |
| 2025-06-30 | 10,000 |
| 2025-05-31 | 10,000 |
| 2025-04-30 | 10,000 |
| 2025-03-31 | 10,000 |
| 2025-02-28 | 10,000 |
| 2025-01-31 | 9,000 |
| 2024-12-31 | 8,000 |
| 2024-11-30 | 7,000 |
| 2024-10-31 | 6,000 |
| 2024-09-30 | 5,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 34 |
| 2026-09-30 | 37 |
| 2026-08-31 | 66 |
| 2026-07-31 | 96 |
| 2026-06-30 | 70 |
| 2026-05-31 | 73 |
| 2026-04-30 | 45 |
| 2026-03-31 | 75 |
| 2026-02-28 | 58 |
| 2026-01-31 | 95 |
| 2025-12-31 | 84 |
| 2025-11-30 | 88 |
| 2025-10-31 | 120 |
| 2025-09-30 | 118 |
| 2025-08-31 | 110 |
| 2025-07-31 | 217 |
| 2025-06-30 | 155 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | spicethemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.2.6.7 |
| Versions released | 46 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-01 |
| Added to directory | 2024-07-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2024-09-17 |
Description
NewsBlogger is a dynamic and versatile child theme for the popular NewCrunch WordPress theme. Perfect for bloggers, journalists, and online magazines, it offers enhanced customization options, improved performance, and seamless integration with both the Gutenberg and Classic editors. Compatible to various popular plugins such as Elementor, Contact Form 7, Polylang and WPML. Theme is RTL ready and prioritizes user privacy and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidelines by refraining from collecting any personal data restricted under GDPR. The theme is also schema-ready, enhancing search engine visibility and optimization. To explore the theme further, feel free to check out our demo at: https://demo-news.spicethemes.com/startersite-1/. For video tutorial visit here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTfjrb24Pq_DeJOZdKEaP3rZPbHuOCLtZ
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use NewsBlogger?
WordPress.org reports 8K+ active installs.
How popular is NewsBlogger?
As of October 17, 2026, NewsBlogger ranks #60 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #23.
When was NewsBlogger last updated?
NewsBlogger was last updated on September 1, 2026 (version 0.2.6.7). It has shipped 46 releases in total.
Who makes NewsBlogger?
NewsBlogger is developed by spicethemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2024.
How fast is NewsBlogger?
On the official WordPress.org demo, NewsBlogger scores 56/100 for mobile performance in Google Lighthouse and 99/100 for desktop (tested August 2026).
