Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Rising News currently ranks #498 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #194, first reached on Jun 13, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 32% versus the month before (3/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Aug 6, 2026 (78 days ago) — release #2 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | #498 |
| 2026-09-30 | #436 |
| 2026-08-31 | #359 |
| 2026-07-31 | #292 |
| 2026-06-30 | #235 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
| 2026-06-30 | 300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 3 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 6 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 12 |
| 2026-03-31 | 22 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.1 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-06 |
| Added to directory | 2026-03-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-07 |
Description
Rising News is a sleek and modern WordPress theme built for news websites, online magazines, and content portals. Featuring a minimalist design and intuitive layout, it offers a variety of flexible layout options, customizable color settings, and widget-ready areas for easy personalization. With a fully responsive design, Rising News delivers a seamless browsing experience on all devices and browsers, making it ideal for bloggers, journalists, and content-focused publishers. Check the theme documentation at: https://docs.ascendoor.com/docs/rising-news/ and demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/rising-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Rising News?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Rising News?
As of October 23, 2026, Rising News ranks #498 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #194.
When was Rising News last updated?
Rising News was last updated on August 6, 2026 (version 1.0.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Rising News?
Rising News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2026.
