Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsPlace currently ranks #674 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #43, first reached on Feb 27, 2025.
- Active installs have held steady at 500+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 12 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 27% versus the month before (16/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.5, shipped on Aug 28, 2026 (8 days ago) — release #65 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | #674 |
| 2026-08-31 | #648 |
| 2026-07-31 | #656 |
| 2026-06-30 | #635 |
| 2025-03-06 | #50 |
| 2025-02-28 | #44 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | 500 |
| 2026-08-31 | 600 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600 |
| 2026-06-30 | 600 |
| 2025-03-06 | 400 |
| 2025-02-28 | 300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 14 |
| 2026-07-31 | 8 |
| 2026-06-30 | 8 |
| 2026-05-31 | 10 |
| 2026-04-30 | 109 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 8 |
| 2026-01-31 | 5 |
| 2025-12-31 | 10 |
| 2025-11-30 | 13 |
| 2025-10-31 | 45 |
| 2025-09-30 | 9 |
| 2025-08-31 | 8 |
| 2025-07-31 | 18 |
| 2025-06-30 | 19 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.5 |
| Versions released | 65 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-28 |
| Added to directory | 2025-02-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2025-02-27 |
Description
NewsPlace is a publisher-grade WordPress child theme of MoreNews, offering a versatile framework for news and magazine websites. It includes reader-first features like light/dark modes, 30+ customizable widgets, and advanced block patterns. The theme provides a flexible header and footer builder compatible with the Block Editor and major third-party builders for site-wide layout control. It is AMP-ready, SEO-optimized, and follows WCAG accessibility guidelines. With a focus on global publishing, it ships with multilingual and RTL-ready demos in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, French, and Japanese. https://afthemes.com/products/newsplace/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use NewsPlace?
WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs.
How popular is NewsPlace?
As of September 5, 2026, NewsPlace ranks #674 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #43.
When was NewsPlace last updated?
NewsPlace was last updated on August 28, 2026 (version 2.1.5). It has shipped 65 releases in total.
Who makes NewsPlace?
NewsPlace is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in February 2025.
