Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Newspaper Builder currently ranks #931 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #888, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 800+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 5 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 39% versus the month before (9/day).
- The latest release, v3.1, shipped on May 22, 2026 (155 days ago) — release #20 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | #931 |
| 2026-09-30 | #915 |
| 2026-08-31 | #909 |
| 2026-07-31 | #898 |
| 2026-06-30 | #901 |
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 | 800 |
| 2026-09-30 | 800 |
| 2026-08-31 | 800 |
| 2026-07-31 | 800 |
| 2026-06-30 | 800 |
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 | 7 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7 |
| 2026-08-31 | 78 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6 |
| 2026-06-30 | 9 |
| 2026-05-31 | 5 |
| 2026-04-30 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | 9 |
| 2026-02-28 | 8 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 12 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 10 |
| 2025-09-30 | 17 |
| 2025-08-31 | 17 |
| 2025-07-31 | 21 |
| 2025-06-30 | 23 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Superb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.1 |
| Versions released | 20 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-22 |
| Added to directory | 2023-11-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Whether you're a blogger, reviewer, journalist, or magazine editor, this theme is the ultimate free WordPress theme. Compatible all page builders like Brizy, Elementor, Gutenberg and Divi Builder and designed with a clean, minimalist aesthetic, providing a mobile friendly and responsive website. Its dark mode option adds a cool alternative for your readers. With features like AdSense integration and affiliate marketing tools, monetizing your site with banner ads and advertisement blocks with one click. Newspaper Builder is also optimized for SEO with schema markup, ensuring your content ranks well on search engines. It's translatable and have blogging and writing templates for news, lifestyle, travel and fashion, catering to diverse content needs. It's eCommerce & WooCommerce ready. Its one page layout option, alongside a rich array of sidebar and color choices, allows for easy customization. Newspaper Builder is the fastest, simplest solution for anyone in the publishing industry, from seasoned writers to novice bloggers.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Newspaper Builder?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.
How popular is Newspaper Builder?
As of October 24, 2026, Newspaper Builder ranks #931 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #888.
When was Newspaper Builder last updated?
Newspaper Builder was last updated on May 22, 2026 (version 3.1). It has shipped 20 releases in total.
Who makes Newspaper Builder?
Newspaper Builder is developed by Superb. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2023.
