Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsCave currently ranks #97 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #64, first reached on Sep 7, 2026.
- It is averaging 20 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 30% versus the month before (29/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.6, shipped on Oct 13, 2026 (9 days ago) — release #7 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | #97 |
| 2026-09-30 | #79 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 300 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 14 |
| 2026-09-30 | 18 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.6 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-13 |
| Added to directory | 2026-08-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-09-07 |
Description
NewsCave is a fast, responsive, and SEO-friendly dark mode WordPress theme designed for modern news sites, online magazines, blogs, newspaper portals, and digital publishers. Powered by lightweight code and speed optimization, NewsCave delivers exceptional performance, high Core Web Vitals, and an enhanced dark UI/UX for comfortable nighttime reading. It features 50+ pre-designed starter sites fully compatible with the Gutenberg Block Editor, Elementor, and popular page builders for instant one-click demo import. Built with customizable header/footer layouts, flexible block patterns, category banner styles, seamless WooCommerce integration, full RTL and multilingual (WPML) readiness, and accessibility-focused standards, it gives you complete design control. NewsCave integrates smoothly with leading plugins like Yoast SEO, Rank Math, Jetpack, and Contact Form 7 to help you launch a high-traffic, professional news or magazine publication with ease. Explore the live preview and demo at https://afthemes.com/products/newscave/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use NewsCave?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is NewsCave?
As of October 22, 2026, NewsCave ranks #97 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #64.
When was NewsCave last updated?
NewsCave was last updated on October 13, 2026 (version 1.0.6). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes NewsCave?
NewsCave is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2026.
