Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Swift News currently ranks #2601 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2317, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (81 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #2601 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2456 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2469 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2368 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-26 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-30 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-26 | 6 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Added to directory | 2024-11-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Swift News is a fast and flexible WordPress theme built for news, magazine, and portal websites. Its clean, minimalist design ensures a seamless user experience with a fully responsive layout that works on all devices. Ideal for bloggers, journalists, and online publications, the theme offers customizable layouts, allowing for easy visual adjustments like color changes and widget additions. Optimized for speed and SEO, Swift News delivers quick loading times and improved search rankings, making it accessible on any device or browser. Check the theme documentation at: https://docs.ascendoor.com/docs/swift-news/ and demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/swift-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Swift News?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Swift News?
As of October 25, 2026, Swift News ranks #2601 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2317.
When was Swift News last updated?
Swift News was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Swift News?
Swift News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2024.
