Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Urbanews currently ranks #3791 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2914, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- It is averaging 6 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 57% versus the month before (4/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.1, shipped on Oct 23, 2026 (11 days ago) — release #12 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | #3791 |
| 2026-10-31 | #3790 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3545 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3515 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2979 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | 80 |
| 2026-10-31 | 80 |
| 2026-09-30 | 90 |
| 2026-08-31 | 90 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 8 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-30 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 5 |
| 2026-05-31 | 16 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-27 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-28 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | alexvtn |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.1 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-23 |
| Added to directory | 2025-02-11 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Urbanews is a WordPress theme crafted for online magazines and digital newspapers, featuring a clean and well-organized layout. Its sleek layout emphasizes trending stories, featured posts, and breaking news, making it ideal for news websites. Fully customizable, it offers advanced options like Google Fonts and WooCommerce integration.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Urbanews?
WordPress.org reports 80+ active installs.
How popular is Urbanews?
As of November 3, 2026, Urbanews ranks #3791 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2914.
When was Urbanews last updated?
Urbanews was last updated on October 23, 2026 (version 1.1.1). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes Urbanews?
Urbanews is developed by alexvtn. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in February 2025.
