Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Newspaperly Plus currently ranks #1371 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1297, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 600+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 3% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v2.1, shipped on Jan 31, 2026 (267 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #1371 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1362 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1341 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1307 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 600 |
| 2026-09-30 | 600 |
| 2026-08-31 | 600 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600 |
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 | 2 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 60 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Superb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-31 |
| Added to directory | 2023-07-12 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 4.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Newspaperly is designed for blogs, magazines, newspapers, and writers in general. The theme works with most schema markups (json etc) so you can have reviews or other types of affiliate content. We have optimized the SEO (search engine optimization) a lot so it's easy to find websites that use our blogging theme on Google and other search engines (even ASK). We have made sure to put lots of space for ads, you can have them in the top, sidebar, footer, and more, all through widgets so it's easy to integrate ad programs such as AdSense. It's of course responsive and has a simple, elegant, and modern design. You can publish editorial content about fashion, travel, lifestyle, technology, or even revenue generating content such as cryptocurrency, forex, betting, gambling, and more. Starting a news magazine has never been this easy. Start your journal today!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Newspaperly Plus?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Newspaperly Plus?
As of October 25, 2026, Newspaperly Plus ranks #1371 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1297.
When was Newspaperly Plus last updated?
Newspaperly Plus was last updated on January 31, 2026 (version 2.1). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Newspaperly Plus?
Newspaperly Plus is developed by Superb. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2023.
