Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsLight currently ranks #433 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #384, first reached on Jun 23, 2026.
- It is averaging 20 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 32% versus the month before (30/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.5, shipped on Aug 28, 2026 (7 days ago) — release #57 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | #433 |
| 2026-08-31 | #416 |
| 2026-07-31 | #412 |
| 2026-06-30 | #387 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 800 |
| 2026-08-31 | 800 |
| 2026-07-31 | 800 |
| 2026-06-30 | 900 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 11 |
| 2026-08-31 | 39 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7 |
| 2026-06-30 | 15 |
| 2026-05-31 | 9 |
| 2026-04-30 | 184 |
| 2026-03-31 | 16 |
| 2026-02-28 | 13 |
| 2026-01-31 | 15 |
| 2025-12-31 | 11 |
| 2025-11-30 | 20 |
| 2025-10-31 | 84 |
| 2025-09-30 | 23 |
| 2025-08-31 | 14 |
| 2025-07-31 | 31 |
| 2025-06-30 | 32 |
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 | 57 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-28 |
| Added to directory | 2025-03-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
NewsLight is a minimal, high-performance WordPress child theme of MoreNews designed for clean publishing with robust functionality. It utilizes over 30 custom widgets, dynamic block patterns, and the parent header and footer builder for streamlined site construction. Fully compatible with the Block Editor and Elementor, the theme prioritizes Core Web Vitals, AMP, and SEO optimization to ensure fast load times. It adheres to WCAG accessibility and GDPR standards while providing full WooCommerce and RTL support. Multilingual demos are included for English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Arabic. https://afthemes.com/products/newslight/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use NewsLight?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.
How popular is NewsLight?
As of September 4, 2026, NewsLight ranks #433 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #384.
When was NewsLight last updated?
NewsLight was last updated on August 28, 2026 (version 2.1.5). It has shipped 57 releases in total.
Who makes NewsLight?
NewsLight is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2025.
