Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Newspaper Flash currently ranks #3451 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3206, first reached on Jul 27, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.16, shipped on Aug 19, 2026 (16 days ago) — release #17 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | #3451 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3468 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3327 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 90 |
| 2026-08-31 | 90 |
| 2026-07-31 | 90 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Silk Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.16 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2025-01-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Newspaper Flash ( Newspaperss Child Theme ) is a WordPress theme designed specifically for various types of websites related to news, including magazines, publishers, blogs, editors, online and gaming magazines, and personal blogs. It is also optimized for SEO, and its design is widget-based, allowing extensive customization for content management. It is fully responsive, ensuring smooth performance on mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and desktops.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Newspaper Flash?
WordPress.org reports 90+ active installs.
How popular is Newspaper Flash?
As of September 4, 2026, Newspaper Flash ranks #3451 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3206.
When was Newspaper Flash last updated?
Newspaper Flash was last updated on August 19, 2026 (version 1.0.16). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes Newspaper Flash?
Newspaper Flash is developed by Silk Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2025.
