Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Newspaper Story currently ranks #5323 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4874, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 60+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.27, shipped on Aug 19, 2026 (71 days ago) — release #25 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #5323 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5195 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4978 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4946 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 60 |
| 2026-09-30 | 60 |
| 2026-08-31 | 60 |
| 2026-07-31 | 60 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 1 |
| 2026-09-29 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-28 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-29 | 1 |
| 2026-03-30 | 2 |
| 2026-02-26 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 2 |
| 2025-11-29 | 1 |
| 2025-10-30 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Silk Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.27 |
| Versions released | 25 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2024-07-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Newspaper Story ( 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 Story?
WordPress.org reports 60+ active installs.
How popular is Newspaper Story?
As of October 29, 2026, Newspaper Story ranks #5323 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4874.
When was Newspaper Story last updated?
Newspaper Story was last updated on August 19, 2026 (version 1.0.27). It has shipped 25 releases in total.
Who makes Newspaper Story?
Newspaper Story is developed by Silk Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2024.
