Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsPanda currently ranks #1705 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1298, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.6, shipped on Sep 30, 2026 (18 days ago) — release #17 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #1705 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1654 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1541 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1409 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 15 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 7 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WPInterface |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.6 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-30 |
| Added to directory | 2025-05-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
NewsPanda is the best news, magazine and blog theme for WordPress. Build your news, magazine or blog theme has never been easy.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use NewsPanda?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is NewsPanda?
As of October 18, 2026, NewsPanda ranks #1705 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1298.
When was NewsPanda last updated?
NewsPanda was last updated on September 30, 2026 (version 1.1.6). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes NewsPanda?
NewsPanda is developed by WPInterface. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2025.
