Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Visionary News currently ranks #1048 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #753, first reached on Jun 29, 2026.
- It is averaging 3 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 52% versus the month before (6/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (32 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | #1048 |
| 2026-08-31 | #993 |
| 2026-07-31 | #840 |
| 2026-06-30 | #756 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400 |
| 2026-06-30 | 400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-29 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
| 2025-08-31 | 5 |
| 2025-07-31 | 4 |
| 2025-06-30 | 11 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Added to directory | 2025-03-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Visionary News is a versatile WordPress theme crafted for news, portal, and magazine websites. With its clean structure, minimalist design, and user-friendly interface, it offers adaptable, responsive layouts optimized for performance. Ideal for online magazines, newspapers, bloggers, and journalists, it supports customization with options for color changes and widget additions. Its SEO-friendly design ensures seamless access to content across devices and browsers, enhancing user experience and search engine visibility. Check the theme documentation at: https://docs.ascendoor.com/docs/visionary-news/ and demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/visionary-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Visionary News?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Visionary News?
As of September 5, 2026, Visionary News ranks #1048 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #753.
When was Visionary News last updated?
Visionary News was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Visionary News?
Visionary News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2025.
