Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsCrest currently ranks #211 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #112, first reached on Sep 6, 2026.
- It is averaging 8 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 48% versus the month before (16/day).
- The latest release, v0.2, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (63 days ago) — release #2 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | #211 |
| 2026-09-30 | #175 |
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 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
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 | 6 |
| 2026-09-30 | 17 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | themeansar |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.2 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2026-08-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-09-04 |
Description
NewsCrest is a fast, clean, modern-looking Best Responsive News Magazine WordPress theme. The theme is fully widgetized, so users can manage the content by using easy to use widgets. NewsCrest 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. NewsCrest is SEO friendly, WPML,Gutenberg, translation and RTL ready. Live preview : https://newsup.themeansar.com/newscrest/ and documentation at https://docs.themeansar.com/docs/newsup/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use NewsCrest?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is NewsCrest?
As of October 22, 2026, NewsCrest ranks #211 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #112.
When was NewsCrest last updated?
NewsCrest was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 0.2). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes NewsCrest?
NewsCrest is developed by themeansar. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2026.
