Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Newspaper currently ranks #4490 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3895, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 13% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.36, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (71 days ago) — release #24 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | #4490 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4377 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4144 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3940 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | 80 |
| 2026-09-30 | 80 |
| 2026-08-31 | 90 |
| 2026-07-31 | 90 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 4 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 7 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-26 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Silk Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.36 |
| Versions released | 24 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2024-08-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Simple 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 Simple Newspaper?
WordPress.org reports 80+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Newspaper?
As of October 30, 2026, Simple Newspaper ranks #4490 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3895.
When was Simple Newspaper last updated?
Simple Newspaper was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 1.0.36). It has shipped 24 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Newspaper?
Simple Newspaper is developed by Silk Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2024.
