Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Trendy News currently ranks #1170 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1140, first reached on Jul 27, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 800+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.17, shipped on Mar 26, 2026 (205 days ago) — release #18 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1170 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1175 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1167 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1164 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 800 |
| 2026-09-30 | 800 |
| 2026-08-31 | 800 |
| 2026-07-31 | 800 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 8 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 |
| 2026-07-30 | 5 |
| 2026-06-29 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | 8 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | blazethemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.17 |
| Versions released | 18 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-26 |
| Added to directory | 2022-11-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The best news theme in WordPress with splendid readability design, interactive layout and powerful live customizer features. In this theme, there are preset colors more than ever to choose from. Showcase popular, trending, or latest news and articles on the sidebar. There is a great option of selecting specific posts to be featured that you want readers to read. As a substitute, you have an option to feature news based on time period from last week, month, or year. Elsewhere, readers can search for posts on Search Bar from thousands of published news and articles. Check out all pre built demos at: https://blazethemes.com/theme/trendy-news-free
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Trendy News?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.
How popular is Trendy News?
As of October 17, 2026, Trendy News ranks #1170 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1140.
When was Trendy News last updated?
Trendy News was last updated on March 26, 2026 (version 1.0.17). It has shipped 18 releases in total.
Who makes Trendy News?
Trendy News is developed by blazethemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2022.
