Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Scope News currently ranks #857 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #593, first reached on Jun 23, 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 36% versus the month before (4/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Aug 3, 2026 (34 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-06 | #857 |
| 2026-08-31 | #796 |
| 2026-07-31 | #598 |
| 2026-06-30 | #598 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-06 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-28 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 4 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 10 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-03 |
| Added to directory | 2025-10-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Scope 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. The theme is optimized for speed and SEO, ensuring fast load times and improved search engine rankings. With a fully responsive design, Scope 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/scope-news/ and demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/scope-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Scope News?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Scope News?
As of September 6, 2026, Scope News ranks #857 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #593.
When was Scope News last updated?
Scope News was last updated on August 3, 2026 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Scope News?
Scope News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2025.
