Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Verified News currently ranks #2866 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2681, first reached on Aug 1, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (82 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | #2866 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2822 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2775 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2706 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 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
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 2 |
| 2026-09-28 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-28 | 1 |
| 2026-06-27 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-28 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 1 |
| 2025-11-29 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Added to directory | 2024-08-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Verified News ( child theme of Ideal Magazine ) is a clean, minimalist, and user-friendly WordPress theme for news, portal, and magazine websites. Optimized for performance, it features a responsive design that adapts to various layouts and devices, enhancing SEO. Ideal for online magazines, newspapers, bloggers, and journalists, it offers customization options like color changes and widget additions. Explore the theme documentation at: https://docs.ascendoor.com/docs/verified-news/ and the demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/verified-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Verified News?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Verified News?
As of October 26, 2026, Verified News ranks #2866 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2681.
When was Verified News last updated?
Verified News was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Verified News?
Verified News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2024.
