Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsGame currently ranks #261 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #47, first reached on Sep 23, 2025.
- Active installs have held steady at 800+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 19 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 17% versus the month before (23/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.5, shipped on Aug 28, 2026 (8 days ago) — release #41 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | #261 |
| 2026-08-31 | #248 |
| 2026-07-31 | #250 |
| 2026-06-30 | #226 |
| 2025-09-30 | #50 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | 800 |
| 2026-08-31 | 900 |
| 2026-07-31 | 800 |
| 2026-06-30 | 900 |
| 2025-09-30 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 8 |
| 2026-08-31 | 15 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 12 |
| 2026-05-31 | 12 |
| 2026-04-30 | 123 |
| 2026-03-31 | 20 |
| 2026-02-28 | 7 |
| 2026-01-31 | 7 |
| 2025-12-31 | 14 |
| 2025-11-30 | 29 |
| 2025-10-31 | 69 |
| 2025-09-30 | 55 |
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 | 41 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-28 |
| Added to directory | 2025-09-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2025-09-23 |
Description
NewsGame is a performance-focused WordPress child theme of the MoreNews framework, specifically engineered for gaming blogs, eSports magazines, and tech news portals. It features a comprehensive header and footer builder that provides code-free layout control alongside native support for the Block Editor and popular page builders. The theme is equipped with over 30 custom widgets, dynamic block patterns, flexible banner systems, and integrated light/dark mode toggles. Built for speed and scalability, it is optimized for Core Web Vitals and SEO, incorporates WooCommerce for e-commerce, and maintains WCAG and GDPR compliance. It supports RTL languages and provides multilingual demo content in English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Arabic. https://afthemes.com/products/newsgame/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use NewsGame?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.
How popular is NewsGame?
As of September 5, 2026, NewsGame ranks #261 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #47.
When was NewsGame last updated?
NewsGame was last updated on August 28, 2026 (version 2.1.5). It has shipped 41 releases in total.
Who makes NewsGame?
NewsGame is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2025.
