Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Ryan News currently ranks #6729 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6563, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.4, shipped on Feb 24, 2026 (190 days ago) — release #5 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | #6729 |
| 2026-08-31 | #6709 |
| 2026-07-31 | #6637 |
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 | 40 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | ThinkUpThemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.4 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-24 |
| Added to directory | 2023-10-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Ryan News is the free version of the multi-purpose professional theme (Ryan Pro) ideal for a business or blog website. The theme has a responsive layout, HD retina ready and comes with a powerful theme options panel with can be used to make awesome changes without touching any code. The theme also comes with a full width easy to use slider. Easily add a logo to your site and create a beautiful homepage using the built-in homepage layout. Compatible with WooCommerce, WPML, Polylang, Flat Parallax Slider, Photo Gallery and Travel Map, Elementor, Page Builder, Beaver Builder, Visual Composer, SiteOrigin, Divi, etc. It's a perfect theme for small businesses (restaurants, wedding planners, sport/medical shops), startups, corporate businesses, online agencies and firms, portfolios, ecommerce (WooCommerce), and freelancers.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Ryan News?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.
How popular is Ryan News?
As of September 2, 2026, Ryan News ranks #6729 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #6563.
When was Ryan News last updated?
Ryan News was last updated on February 24, 2026 (version 1.0.4). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Ryan News?
Ryan News is developed by ThinkUpThemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2023.
