Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsTick currently ranks #394 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #377, first reached on Aug 18, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 40 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 15% versus the month before (35/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.16, shipped on Aug 25, 2026 (8 days ago) — release #126 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | #394 |
| 2026-08-31 | #395 |
| 2026-07-31 | #384 |
| 2026-06-30 | #392 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 37 |
| 2026-08-31 | 19 |
| 2026-07-31 | 19 |
| 2026-06-30 | 18 |
| 2026-05-31 | 10 |
| 2026-04-30 | 38 |
| 2026-03-31 | 15 |
| 2026-02-28 | 19 |
| 2026-01-31 | 24 |
| 2025-12-31 | 23 |
| 2025-11-30 | 21 |
| 2025-10-31 | 32 |
| 2025-09-30 | 311 |
| 2025-08-31 | 22 |
| 2025-07-31 | 27 |
| 2025-06-30 | 353 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Desert Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.16 |
| Versions released | 126 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-25 |
| Added to directory | 2024-05-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
NewsTick is a fast, clean, Best Responsive News Magazine WordPress theme. NewsTick is suitable for dynamic news, newspapers, magazine, publishers, blogs, editors, online and gaming magazines, newsportals,personal blogs, newspaper, publishing or review siteand any creative website. With its modern and clean design, NewsTick offers a visually appealing layout that is easy to navigate, making it ideal for delivering content to your readers. This theme comes equipped with a range of customizable options, custom widgets, and color schemes, allowing you to tailor your website to your specific needs and branding. It also supports various post formats, making it easy to present a variety of content types, from articles and videos to images and galleries. NewsTick is optimized for speed and SEO, ensuring that your website loads quickly and ranks well in search engine results. Its responsive design ensures that your content looks great on all devices, whether it's a desktop computer, tablet, or smartphone. NewsTick demos https://preview.desertthemes.com/newsmunch/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use NewsTick?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is NewsTick?
As of September 2, 2026, NewsTick ranks #394 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #377.
When was NewsTick last updated?
NewsTick was last updated on August 25, 2026 (version 1.1.16). It has shipped 126 releases in total.
Who makes NewsTick?
NewsTick is developed by Desert Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2024.
