Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Silk News currently ranks #7989 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7544, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.45, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (69 days ago) — release #37 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | #7989 |
| 2026-09-30 | #7922 |
| 2026-08-31 | #7719 |
| 2026-07-31 | #7573 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 20 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-29 | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 |
| 2026-05-26 | 1 |
| 2026-04-23 | 1 |
| 2026-03-30 | 1 |
| 2026-02-27 | 1 |
| 2026-01-27 | 1 |
| 2025-12-27 | 2 |
| 2025-11-27 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Silk Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.45 |
| Versions released | 37 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2023-06-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Silk News is a perfect WordPress theme for magazines, personal blogs, newspapers, content publishers.All options come with theme is easy and simple.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Silk News?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is Silk News?
As of October 28, 2026, Silk News ranks #7989 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7544.
When was Silk News last updated?
Silk News was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 1.0.45). It has shipped 37 releases in total.
Who makes Silk News?
Silk News is developed by Silk Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2023.
