Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Newspaper Express currently ranks #2928 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2423, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 9% versus the month before (1/day).
- The latest release, v1.3, shipped on Jan 31, 2026 (268 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | #2928 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2839 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2570 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2489 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 2 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 |
| 2026-07-30 | 2 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 82 |
| 2025-12-30 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | SuperbThemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-31 |
| Added to directory | 2025-04-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Newspaper Express is a free WordPress block theme for newspapers and magazine sites, it blends a clean, minimalist design with beautiful colors. It's responsive, mobile friendly, and features dark mode styles. Compatible with builders like Elementor, Divi, and Gutenberg, it facilitates easy writing and publishing. Ideal for bloggers and writers in fashion, lifestyle, travel reviewers, or news, it supports Adsense, affiliate marketing, and banner advertisements for monetization. SEO optimized and fast, with schema markup for search engines, it ensures your content ranks well. Additionally, it's Woocommerce ready for e-commerce, translation ready for a global audience, and offers a simple, sidebar-enhanced navigation experience, making it a top choice for publishers and journalists.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Newspaper Express?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Newspaper Express?
As of October 26, 2026, Newspaper Express ranks #2928 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2423.
When was Newspaper Express last updated?
Newspaper Express was last updated on January 31, 2026 (version 1.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Newspaper Express?
Newspaper Express is developed by SuperbThemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2025.
