Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Raw News currently ranks #123 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #119, first reached on Oct 13, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 40+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 400+ today — it crossed the 400+ mark around October 2026.
- It is averaging 5 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 11% versus the month before (5/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Aug 19, 2026 (63 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | #123 |
| 2026-09-30 | #163 |
| 2026-08-31 | #364 |
| 2026-07-31 | #240 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 80 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 4 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | adorethemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2026-07-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-29 |
Description
Raw News is a modern and fast WordPress magazine theme designed for news sites, blogs, publishers, and review platforms. It comes with a sleek design, pre-built demo, and easy customization through widgets and the live customizer. Fully responsive and SEO-optimized, it ensures smooth performance across all devices with fast loading speeds and clean, secure code. Live preview : https://demo.adorethemes.com/raw-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Raw News?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Raw News?
As of October 21, 2026, Raw News ranks #123 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #119.
When was Raw News last updated?
Raw News was last updated on August 19, 2026 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Raw News?
Raw News is developed by adorethemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2026.
