Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsReview currently ranks #230 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #42, first reached on Dec 22, 2025.
- Active installs grew from 200+ when we started tracking it in December 2025 to 800+ today — it crossed the 800+ mark around June 2026.
- It is averaging 23 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 3% versus the month before (23/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.10, shipped on Oct 13, 2026 (9 days ago) — release #31 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | #230 |
| 2026-09-30 | #202 |
| 2026-08-31 | #184 |
| 2026-07-31 | #168 |
| 2026-06-30 | #144 |
| 2026-01-31 | #49 |
| 2025-12-31 | #45 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 800 |
| 2026-09-30 | 800 |
| 2026-08-31 | 800 |
| 2026-07-31 | 900 |
| 2026-06-30 | 900 |
| 2026-01-31 | 600 |
| 2025-12-31 | 400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 8 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 16 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6 |
| 2026-06-30 | 18 |
| 2026-05-31 | 14 |
| 2026-04-30 | 209 |
| 2026-03-31 | 26 |
| 2026-02-28 | 25 |
| 2026-01-31 | 34 |
| 2025-12-31 | 58 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.10 |
| Versions released | 31 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-13 |
| Added to directory | 2025-12-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2025-12-22 |
Description
NewsReview is a responsive multipurpose WordPress child theme of ReviewNews, developed for news websites, corporate portals, and personal blogs. It offers a drag-and-drop header and footer builder compatible with Gutenberg and major page builders like Elementor and Brizy for flexible site design. The theme comes equipped with 50+ ready-to-import starter sites, 30+ custom widgets, and flexible layout options to support various content structures, from online stores to educational portals. Optimized for mobile-friendly performance and Core Web Vitals, it ensures fast loading and search engine visibility. NewsReview follows clean code practices, WCAG accessibility, and GDPR compliance while providing full RTL and multilingual support. Demo content is available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Arabic. Explore all features at https://afthemes.com/products/newsreview/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use NewsReview?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.
How popular is NewsReview?
As of October 22, 2026, NewsReview ranks #230 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #42.
When was NewsReview last updated?
NewsReview was last updated on October 13, 2026 (version 1.1.10). It has shipped 31 releases in total.
Who makes NewsReview?
NewsReview is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in December 2025.
