Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsDay currently ranks #303 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #41, first reached on Aug 8, 2025.
- Active installs have held steady at 800+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 22 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 9% versus the month before (24/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.5, shipped on Aug 28, 2026 (6 days ago) — release #46 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | #303 |
| 2026-08-31 | #287 |
| 2026-07-31 | #290 |
| 2026-06-30 | #272 |
| 2025-08-14 | #48 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 800 |
| 2026-08-31 | 800 |
| 2026-07-31 | 800 |
| 2026-06-30 | 900 |
| 2025-08-14 | 300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | 17 |
| 2026-08-31 | 23 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6 |
| 2026-06-30 | 15 |
| 2026-05-31 | 10 |
| 2026-04-30 | 153 |
| 2026-03-31 | 22 |
| 2026-02-28 | 13 |
| 2026-01-31 | 10 |
| 2025-12-31 | 11 |
| 2025-11-30 | 31 |
| 2025-10-31 | 70 |
| 2025-09-30 | 37 |
| 2025-08-31 | 40 |
| 2025-07-31 | 110 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.5 |
| Versions released | 46 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-28 |
| Added to directory | 2025-07-25 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2025-08-08 |
Description
NewsDay is a mobile-first WordPress child theme of MoreNews, developed for entertainment blogs and lifestyle magazines that prioritize visual storytelling. It includes high-impact banner templates, bold typography presets, and versatile homepage layouts compatible with the header and footer builder. The theme ensures seamless drag-and-drop design through support for the Block Editor and various third-party builders. Engineered with a lightweight codebase, it focuses on Core Web Vitals, AMP support, and SEO optimization. It integrates with WooCommerce for monetization and provides RTL-ready demo content in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Japanese. https://afthemes.com/products/newsday/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use NewsDay?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.
How popular is NewsDay?
As of September 3, 2026, NewsDay ranks #303 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #41.
When was NewsDay last updated?
NewsDay was last updated on August 28, 2026 (version 2.1.5). It has shipped 46 releases in total.
Who makes NewsDay?
NewsDay is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2025.
