Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Universal News currently ranks #4390 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4235, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.4, shipped on Jul 31, 2026 (37 days ago) — release #5 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-06 | #4390 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4371 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4317 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-06 | 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
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.4 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-31 |
| Added to directory | 2023-05-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Universal News ( child of News Center ) is a versatile WordPress theme perfect for news websites, blogs, and magazines. With multiple demos and customizable layouts, it offers unlimited color options and various blog styles. The theme is SEO optimized and has a widget-based design, making content management a breeze. Its fully responsive design ensures seamless performance on all devices. Overall, it's a modern, creative, and user-friendly theme for any news-related website. Check the theme documentation at: https://docs.ascendoor.com/docs/universal-news/ and demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/universal-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Universal News?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Universal News?
As of September 6, 2026, Universal News ranks #4390 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4235.
When was Universal News last updated?
Universal News was last updated on July 31, 2026 (version 1.0.4). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Universal News?
Universal News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2023.
