Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Real Newspapers currently ranks #2166 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1899, first reached on Jul 27, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.7, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (12 days ago) — release #8 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #2166 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2123 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1932 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Silk Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.7 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2025-06-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Real Newspapers ( Newspaperss Child Theme ) is a WordPress theme designed specifically for various types of websites related to news, including magazines, publishers, blogs, editors, online and gaming magazines, and personal blogs. It is also optimized for SEO, and its design is widget-based, allowing extensive customization for content management. It is fully responsive, ensuring smooth performance on mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and desktops.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Real Newspapers?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Real Newspapers?
As of September 1, 2026, Real Newspapers ranks #2166 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1899.
When was Real Newspapers last updated?
Real Newspapers was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 1.0.7). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Real Newspapers?
Real Newspapers is developed by Silk Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2025.
