Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- World News currently ranks #2857 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2292, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.4, shipped on Jul 31, 2026 (86 days ago) — release #6 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #2857 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2895 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2653 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2315 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 8 |
| 2026-07-31 | 92 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 4 |
| 2025-11-29 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.4 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-31 |
| Added to directory | 2023-05-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
World News theme is a comprehensive magazine template suitable for various purposes such as news, magazines, blogs, publishing, and review websites. It offers multiple layouts and can cater to diverse industries including business, finance, medical, sports, fashion, and more. The theme provides demo content that can be customized to meet specific requirements. Its homepage design features a clean and minimalist magazine-style layout, comprising a post banner slider, the latest posts, and a custom widget design layout. With its modern and minimalistic design, the theme is user-friendly and straightforward to set up, especially with the available pre-built demo. Additionally, the World News theme is responsive, allowing seamless viewing across different screen resolutions and browser versions. It is cross-browser compatible and has been meticulously optimized for speed, performance, and search engine optimization (SEO). Demo link: https://demos.ascendoor.com/world-news/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use World News?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is World News?
As of October 25, 2026, World News ranks #2857 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2292.
When was World News last updated?
World News was last updated on July 31, 2026 (version 1.1.4). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes World News?
World News is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2023.
