Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Newsweek currently ranks #3574 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3428, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.4, shipped on Aug 22, 2026 (11 days ago) — release #15 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | #3574 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | 90 |
| 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
Details
| Author | alexvtn |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.4 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-22 |
| 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 90+ active installs.
How popular is Newsweek?
As of September 2, 2026, Newsweek ranks #3574 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3428.
When was Newsweek last updated?
Newsweek was last updated on August 22, 2026 (version 1.1.4). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Newsweek?
Newsweek is developed by alexvtn. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2025.
