Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Refined News currently ranks #2912 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2748, first reached on Aug 9, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.6, shipped on Feb 26, 2026 (232 days ago) — release #7 since the theme joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #2912 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2873 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2777 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2767 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400 |
| 2026-08-31 | 500 |
| 2026-07-31 | 500 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-26 | 2 |
| 2026-08-30 | 1 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 5 |
| 2026-01-29 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-28 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | candidthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.6 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-26 |
| Added to directory | 2020-05-30 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Refined News is a free Magazine WordPress theme. It is a child theme of Refined Magazine with added features and options. It is easy to use, customize and lightweight WordPress theme. In addition to that, this theme comes with one click demo import option, 9 added custom widgets and unlimited color possibilites. Furthermore, Refined News is advertisement ready WordPress theme with SEO optimized code. Besides that, this theme support major and popular plugins. This free theme has best layout for blog column, home page advertisement area, related posts, etc. Similiarly, it has meta options, header and footer options, sidebar options, individual sidebar for single post and many more. This theme is Gutenberg ready, RTL compatible and translation ready WP theme. View Demos: https://refined.candidthemes.com/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Refined News?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Refined News?
As of October 16, 2026, Refined News ranks #2912 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2748.
When was Refined News last updated?
Refined News was last updated on February 26, 2026 (version 1.0.6). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes Refined News?
Refined News is developed by candidthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2020.
