Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsMore currently ranks #538 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #28, first reached on Nov 12, 2024.
- Active installs grew from 600+ when we started tracking it in November 2024 to 800+ today — it crossed the 800+ mark around November 2024.
- It is averaging 26 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 98% versus the month before (13/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.10, shipped on Oct 13, 2026 (9 days ago) — release #102 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | #538 |
| 2026-09-30 | #505 |
| 2026-08-31 | #481 |
| 2026-07-31 | #474 |
| 2026-06-30 | #480 |
| 2024-12-31 | #50 |
| 2024-11-30 | #39 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 800 |
| 2026-09-30 | 900 |
| 2026-08-31 | 900 |
| 2026-07-31 | 900 |
| 2026-06-30 | 900 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1 |
| 2024-11-30 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 21 |
| 2026-07-31 | 11 |
| 2026-06-30 | 20 |
| 2026-05-31 | 9 |
| 2026-04-30 | 182 |
| 2026-03-31 | 8 |
| 2026-02-28 | 18 |
| 2026-01-31 | 5 |
| 2025-12-31 | 10 |
| 2025-11-30 | 14 |
| 2025-10-31 | 70 |
| 2025-09-30 | 8 |
| 2025-08-31 | 16 |
| 2025-07-31 | 17 |
| 2025-06-30 | 24 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.10 |
| Versions released | 102 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-13 |
| Added to directory | 2024-10-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2024-11-12 |
Description
NewsMore is a performance-driven WordPress child theme of MoreNews, designed for publishers who prioritize widget-intensive and block-based editorial layouts. It includes over 30 custom widgets, advanced block patterns, and flexible header and footer builders for code-free assembly. Fully compatible with the Block Editor and Elementor, the theme ensures high performance through SEO and Core Web Vitals optimization. It is AMP-ready, WooCommerce-integrated, and WCAG-accessible. The theme supports global content through RTL and multilingual demos in English, Chinese, Spanish, French, and Japanese. https://afthemes.com/products/newsmore/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use NewsMore?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.
How popular is NewsMore?
As of October 22, 2026, NewsMore ranks #538 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #28.
When was NewsMore last updated?
NewsMore was last updated on October 13, 2026 (version 2.1.10). It has shipped 102 releases in total.
Who makes NewsMore?
NewsMore is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2024.
