Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsCircuit currently ranks #75 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #62, first reached on Jul 17, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 100+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 800+ today — it crossed the 800+ mark around October 2026.
- It is averaging 21 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 8% versus the month before (20/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.16, shipped on Oct 13, 2026 (3 days ago) — release #23 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #75 |
| 2026-09-30 | #78 |
| 2026-08-31 | #91 |
| 2026-07-31 | #83 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 800 |
| 2026-09-30 | 700 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400 |
| 2026-07-31 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 18 |
| 2026-09-30 | 17 |
| 2026-08-31 | 16 |
| 2026-07-31 | 24 |
| 2026-06-30 | 65 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.16 |
| Versions released | 23 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-13 |
| Added to directory | 2026-06-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-12 |
Description
NewsCircuit is a powerful, feature-rich, and SEO-optimized WordPress theme designed for news, blogs, magazines, and online publishing platforms, offering a stunning responsive design, accessibile and blazing-fast performance. Packed with 50+ ready-to-import demos for Gutenberg, Elementor, and other page builders, it ensures effortless setup and unmatched flexibility. With WooCommerce compatibility, multilingual support (including English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic), RTL readiness, and responsive layouts, NewsCircuit caters to a global audience. Its customizable widgets, block patterns, banner styles, light/dark mode, and advanced layout options make it ideal for creating visually captivating websites. Perfect for professional blogs, news portals, and eCommerce integration, NewsCircuit supports key plugins like Jetpack, Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7, and more, helping you rank higher on search engines while delivering a fast, engaging user experience. Transform your WordPress site into a vibrant and professional platform with NewsCircuit. View Demo: https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/newscircuit/, and watch step-by-step setup Tutorials: https://youtu.be/WeHALYnDQBM
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use NewsCircuit?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.
How popular is NewsCircuit?
As of October 16, 2026, NewsCircuit ranks #75 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #62.
When was NewsCircuit last updated?
NewsCircuit was last updated on October 13, 2026 (version 2.1.16). It has shipped 23 releases in total.
Who makes NewsCircuit?
NewsCircuit is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2026.
