Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Newsweek currently ranks #3406 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3352, first reached on Sep 21, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 90+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 100+ today — it crossed the 100+ mark around September 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.8, shipped on Oct 3, 2026 (16 days ago) — release #19 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #3406 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3438 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3607 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3506 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 80 |
| 2026-07-31 | 80 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 15 |
| 2026-08-31 | 17 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 13 |
| 2026-04-29 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-27 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 17 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | alexvtn |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.8 |
| Versions released | 19 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-03 |
| Added to directory | 2025-01-29 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Newsweek is a WordPress theme designed for online newspapers and digital magazines, featuring a clean and well-organized layout. Its modern structure highlights recent content, popular posts, and trends, making it ideal for news websites. Fully customizable, it offers advanced options like Google Fonts and WooCommerce integration.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Newsweek?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Newsweek?
As of October 19, 2026, Newsweek ranks #3406 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3352.
When was Newsweek last updated?
Newsweek was last updated on October 3, 2026 (version 1.1.8). It has shipped 19 releases in total.
Who makes Newsweek?
Newsweek is developed by alexvtn. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2025.
