Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Newsment currently ranks #726 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #719, first reached on Oct 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 4 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 20% versus the month before (3/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.0, shipped on Feb 19, 2026 (247 days ago) — release #6 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | #726 |
| 2026-09-30 | #763 |
| 2026-08-31 | #735 |
| 2026-07-31 | #763 |
| 2026-06-30 | #779 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 5 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 5 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 9 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 10 |
| 2026-01-31 | 4 |
| 2025-12-31 | 5 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 7 |
| 2025-09-30 | 8 |
| 2025-08-31 | 6 |
| 2025-07-31 | 32 |
| 2025-06-30 | 11 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.0 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-19 |
| Added to directory | 2022-07-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Newsment is a child theme of CoverNews. The theme has a new advertisement widget area, default header image as well as some significant fonts and color configuration adjustments. In addition, the design also modified some of the default nature of the front page layout. You can implement layouts such as a personal blog, modern news journals, fashion magazines, travel blogging & magazine, vibrant news sites, and more. It is also compatible with Elementor, Gutenberg, and RTL language support along with the WooCommerce plugin that helps you to integrate an online business with your blog easily with the help of the available customizer options and widgets. The theme is SEO friendly with optimized code and awesome support.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Newsment?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Newsment?
As of October 24, 2026, Newsment ranks #726 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #719.
When was Newsment last updated?
Newsment was last updated on February 19, 2026 (version 1.2.0). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Newsment?
Newsment is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2022.
