Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Newscrunch currently ranks #136 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #129, first reached on Jun 20, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 5K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 78 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 70% versus the month before (260/day).
- The latest release, v1.8.6.7, shipped on Jul 27, 2026 (35 days ago) — release #75 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #136 |
| 2026-07-31 | #141 |
| 2026-06-30 | #133 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 5,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 50 |
| 2026-07-31 | 127 |
| 2026-06-30 | 84 |
| 2026-05-31 | 100 |
| 2026-04-30 | 54 |
| 2026-03-31 | 105 |
| 2026-02-28 | 71 |
| 2026-01-31 | 129 |
| 2025-12-31 | 87 |
| 2025-11-30 | 119 |
| 2025-10-31 | 155 |
| 2025-09-30 | 139 |
| 2025-08-31 | 143 |
| 2025-07-31 | 262 |
| 2025-06-30 | 191 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | spicethemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8.6.7 |
| Versions released | 75 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-27 |
| Added to directory | 2023-07-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-07 |
Description
Newscrunch is a magazine and blog theme. It is a lightweight, elegant, and fully responsive theme specifically designed for creating magazines, newspapers, editors, blogs, and dynamic news websites. It seamlessly integrates with the Gutenberg block editor, empowering you to effortlessly build your website using intuitive blocks. The theme is highly compatible with popular plugins such as WooCommerce, Contact Form 7, Polylang, and WPML, offering expanded functionality. Newscrunch Theme prioritizes user privacy and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidelines by refraining from collecting any personal data restricted under GDPR. Additionally, all fonts used in the theme are locally hosted, eliminating the reliance on external resources like Google Fonts. The theme is also schema-ready, enhancing search engine visibility and optimization. With its GDPR compliance, sleek design, and efficient performance, Newscrunch Theme caters to various businesses. It provides a wide range of widgets and sections tailored to specific industries, enabling you to swiftly create a stunning website with beautiful designs. To explore the theme further, feel free to check out our demo at: https://demo-newscrunch.spicethemes.com/demo-one/. For video tutorial visit here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTfjrb24Pq_DeJOZdKEaP3rZPbHuOCLtZ
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Newscrunch?
WordPress.org reports 5K+ active installs.
How popular is Newscrunch?
As of August 31, 2026, Newscrunch ranks #136 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #129.
When was Newscrunch last updated?
Newscrunch was last updated on July 27, 2026 (version 1.8.6.7). It has shipped 75 releases in total.
Who makes Newscrunch?
Newscrunch is developed by spicethemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2023.
