Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.35, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (60 days ago) — release #33 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #3996 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3879 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3686 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3658 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-30 | 2 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 |
| 2026-05-29 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-30 | 1 |
| 2026-02-26 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 2 |
| 2025-12-30 | 4 |
| 2025-11-27 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Silk Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.35 |
| Versions released | 33 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2024-02-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Silk Newspaper ( Newspaperss Child Theme ) is a WordPress theme designed specifically for various types of websites related to news, including magazines, publishers, blogs, editors, online and gaming magazines, and personal blogs. It is also optimized for SEO, and its design is widget-based, allowing extensive customization for content management. It is fully responsive, ensuring smooth performance on mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and desktops.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Silk Newspaper?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
When was Silk Newspaper last updated?
Silk Newspaper was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 1.0.35). It has shipped 33 releases in total.
Who makes Silk Newspaper?
Silk Newspaper is developed by Silk Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in February 2024.
