Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Viral News currently ranks #1590 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1566, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v2.07, shipped on Aug 16, 2026 (62 days ago) — release #89 since the theme joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1590 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1590 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1595 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1576 |
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 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
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 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 18 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 5 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | 9 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 9 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 7 |
| 2025-09-30 | 6 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | hashthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.07 |
| Versions released | 89 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-16 |
| Added to directory | 2020-04-28 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Viral News is a free, SEO-friendly, and fully responsive WordPress news theme designed for online magazines, news portals, viral blogs, and digital publishers. Perfect for content creators sharing trending news, viral stories, and multi-niche content, this fast-loading and mobile-optimized WordPress theme features a clean, modern layout ideal for both desktop and mobile users. With ad-ready layouts, customizable homepage sections, and social media integration, Viral News is built to increase user engagement and monetize your traffic effectively. Its compatibility with popular page builders and the WordPress Customizer ensures full design flexibility without coding. Additionally, the theme includes 12+ ready-made demo layouts that can be imported with one click, allowing for quick setup and instant professional results. Whether you're launching a trending news site, a viral content platform, or a digital magazine, Viral News provides all the essential tools to grow traffic, boost SEO rankings, and build a strong online presence. View our multiple demos - https://demo.hashthemes.com/viral-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Viral News?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Viral News?
As of October 17, 2026, Viral News ranks #1590 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1566.
When was Viral News last updated?
Viral News was last updated on August 16, 2026 (version 2.07). It has shipped 89 releases in total.
Who makes Viral News?
Viral News is developed by hashthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2020.
