Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsMemo currently ranks #160 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #46, first reached on Feb 12, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 900+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 34 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 26% versus the month before (46/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.22, shipped on Oct 6, 2026 (10 days ago) — release #32 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #160 |
| 2026-09-30 | #148 |
| 2026-08-31 | #130 |
| 2026-07-31 | #115 |
| 2026-06-30 | #101 |
| 2026-03-01 | #50 |
| 2026-02-28 | #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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 900 |
| 2026-09-30 | 900 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 900 |
| 2026-03-01 | 400 |
| 2026-02-28 | 400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 16 |
| 2026-09-30 | 26 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40 |
| 2026-07-31 | 24 |
| 2026-06-30 | 41 |
| 2026-05-31 | 34 |
| 2026-04-30 | 38 |
| 2026-03-31 | 56 |
| 2026-02-28 | 61 |
| 2026-01-31 | 105 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Desert Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.22 |
| Versions released | 32 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-06 |
| Added to directory | 2026-01-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-02-12 |
Description
NewsMemo is a fast, clean, Best Responsive News Magazine WordPress theme. NewsMemo 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. With its modern and clean design, NewsMemo offers a visually appealing layout that is easy to navigate, making it ideal for delivering content to your readers. This theme comes equipped with a range of customizable options, custom widgets, and color schemes, allowing you to tailor your website to your specific needs and branding. It also supports various post formats, making it easy to present a variety of content types, from articles and videos to images and galleries. NewsMemo is optimized for speed and SEO, ensuring that your website loads quickly and ranks well in search engine results. Its responsive design ensures that your content looks great on all devices, whether it's a desktop computer, tablet, or smartphone. NewsMemo demos https://preview.desertthemes.com/newsmunch/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use NewsMemo?
WordPress.org reports 900+ active installs.
How popular is NewsMemo?
As of October 16, 2026, NewsMemo ranks #160 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #46.
When was NewsMemo last updated?
NewsMemo was last updated on October 6, 2026 (version 1.0.22). It has shipped 32 releases in total.
Who makes NewsMemo?
NewsMemo is developed by Desert Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2026.
