Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Ultimate News currently ranks #975 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #648, first reached on Jun 23, 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 27% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (79 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | #975 |
| 2026-09-30 | #998 |
| 2026-08-31 | #916 |
| 2026-07-31 | #766 |
| 2026-06-30 | #699 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 300 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400 |
| 2026-06-30 | 500 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 4 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 4 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 6 |
| 2025-09-30 | 8 |
| 2025-08-31 | 10 |
| 2025-07-31 | 18 |
| 2025-06-30 | 25 |
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 | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Added to directory | 2025-04-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Ultimate News theme is a versatile magazine template ideal for news sites, blogs, publishing platforms, and review websites. It offers numerous layouts and can be customized for different industries such as business, finance, healthcare, sports, fashion, and more. Featuring demo content that can be tailored to specific needs, the theme’s homepage showcases a clean, simple magazine-style design. It includes a post banner slider, the latest posts, and a custom widget layout. With its modern and minimalist aesthetic, the theme is user-friendly and easy to set up, especially with the provided pre-built demo. Additionally, the Ultimate News theme is responsive, ensuring optimal viewing across different screen resolutions and browsers. It is compatible with multiple browsers and has been optimized for speed, performance, and search engine optimization (SEO). Demo link: Demo link: https://demos.ascendoor.com/ultimate-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Ultimate News?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Ultimate News?
As of October 23, 2026, Ultimate News ranks #975 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #648.
When was Ultimate News last updated?
Ultimate News was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Ultimate News?
Ultimate News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2025.
