Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Newsnal currently ranks #411 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Active installs grew from 400+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 1K+ today — it crossed the 1K+ mark around October 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 27% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Nov 29, 2024 (692 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | #411 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1113 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1031 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1165 |
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 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 500 |
| 2026-08-31 | 500 |
| 2026-07-31 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 2 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 4 |
| 2025-12-30 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 6 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-29 |
| Added to directory | 2024-08-05 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Newsnal, designed for news media publishers, is perfect for online newspapers, blogs, and magazines. With its modern design, main banner section, and dynamic thumb-grid layout featuring a refreshed color scheme, Newsnal offers easy setup with one-click import and free starting pages. Fully widgetized with 9+ custom widgets and areas, it ensures effective content management. Enjoy real-time customization with the live customizer. Compatible with Elementor, Gutenberg blocks, RTL languages, and WooCommerce, Newsnal is ideal for news portals, journals, and online stores. Engineered for SEO, Newsnal boosts search engine rankings and provides excellent support. Discover more by viewing the Newsnal details: https://afthemes.com/products/newsnal/, demo: https://demos.afthemes.com/darknews/newsnal/, and checking out the documentation: https://docs.afthemes.com/darknews/.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Newsnal?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Newsnal?
As of October 22, 2026, Newsnal ranks #411 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Newsnal last updated?
Newsnal was last updated on November 29, 2024 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Newsnal?
Newsnal is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2024.
