Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NewsWords currently ranks #1695 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1676, first reached on Aug 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1.0, shipped on Feb 19, 2026 (195 days ago) — release #8 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | #1695 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1687 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1816 |
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 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.0 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-19 |
| Added to directory | 2018-11-28 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
NewsWords is a child theme of CoverNews. The theme is coming with different main banner section layout as well as has introduced new badge color. More importantly, the child theme also added advertisement banner widget section, which will facilitates user to add widgets having ad scripts. Furthermore, the theme also altered some of the frontpage layout's default value. With the help of available customizer options along with widgets, you can implement layouts as a clean and minimal blogging site, sport blog, fashion blog, photography blog, wedding blog & magazine and even more. The theme is SEO friendly with optimized code and outstanding support.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use NewsWords?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is NewsWords?
As of September 2, 2026, NewsWords ranks #1695 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1676.
When was NewsWords last updated?
NewsWords was last updated on February 19, 2026 (version 2.1.0). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes NewsWords?
NewsWords is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2018.
