Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- The News Column currently ranks #3993 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3388, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2, shipped on Jan 30, 2026 (218 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | #3993 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4053 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3454 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | 50 |
| 2026-08-31 | 50 |
| 2026-07-31 | 60 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | SuperbThemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-30 |
| Added to directory | 2025-07-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The News Column is a free WordPress block theme for newspapers and magazine sites, it blends a clean, minimalist design with beautiful colors. It's responsive, mobile friendly, and features dark mode styles. Compatible with builders like Elementor, Divi, and Gutenberg, it facilitates easy writing and publishing. Ideal for bloggers and writers in fashion, lifestyle, travel reviewers, or news, it supports Adsense, affiliate marketing, and banner advertisements for monetization. SEO optimized and fast, with schema markup for search engines, it ensures your content ranks well. Additionally, it's Woocommerce ready for e-commerce, translation ready for a global audience, and offers a simple, sidebar-enhanced navigation experience, making it a top choice for publishers and journalists.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use The News Column?
WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs.
How popular is The News Column?
As of September 5, 2026, The News Column ranks #3993 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3388.
When was The News Column last updated?
The News Column was last updated on January 30, 2026 (version 1.2). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes The News Column?
The News Column is developed by SuperbThemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2025.
