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CentralNews

v3.1.12

by AF themes · updated 5 days ago

CentralNews is a user-friendly WordPress child theme built on MoreNews for news, blogs and magazines that prioritize editorial simplicity and quick setup; it features 1-click demo import, live customizer controls, 9+ cu…

Block editor patternsBlock editor stylesBlogCustom backgroundCustom colorsCustom headerCustom logoCustom menuEntertainmentFeatured images
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Rank
#298
No change0 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,630
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
114.5K
114,517 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
10 reviews
First released
Aug 30, 2024
2 years ago
Growing·Downloads +53.1% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~13d

CentralNews at a glance

CentralNews is a WordPress theme by AF themes with 1K+ active installs, the #298 most popular theme on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 26 times, 53% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 3.1.12 came out on Nov 3, 2026. Among the 2,672 themes tagged “Block editor patterns”, it ranks #126. It was first released in 2024.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

1.8K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
CentralNews Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.0100200300Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3
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DateCentralNews
Nov 3, 2026353
Nov 2, 202624
Nov 1, 20265
Oct 31, 202622
Oct 30, 202666
Oct 29, 202622
Oct 28, 202628
Oct 27, 202627
Oct 26, 202643
Oct 25, 2026360
Oct 24, 202614
Oct 23, 202620
Oct 22, 202627
Oct 21, 202625
Oct 20, 202619
Oct 19, 202620
Oct 18, 20269
Oct 17, 202615
Oct 16, 202628
Oct 15, 202623
Oct 14, 2026113
Oct 13, 2026308
Oct 12, 202623
Oct 11, 202625
Oct 10, 2026207

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,634 · -0.8% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.1.6K1.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20261,634
Nov 8, 20261,633
Nov 7, 20261,634
Nov 5, 20261,635
Nov 4, 20261,635
Nov 3, 20261,632
Nov 2, 20261,629
Nov 1, 20261,631
Oct 31, 20261,632
Oct 30, 20261,629
Oct 29, 20261,632
Oct 28, 20261,633
Oct 27, 20261,647

Rank over time

#298 · down 18 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 16 days across 1 series.#280#290#300Oct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#298
Nov 8, 2026#298
Nov 7, 2026#294
Nov 6, 2026#299
Nov 5, 2026#301
Nov 4, 2026#304
Nov 3, 2026#301
Nov 2, 2026#303
Nov 1, 2026#300
Oct 31, 2026#301
Oct 30, 2026#302
Oct 29, 2026#298
Oct 28, 2026#299
Oct 27, 2026#298
Oct 17, 2026#279
Oct 16, 2026#280

Growth %

Average -0.06% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+0.06%
Nov 8, 2026-0.06%
Nov 7, 2026-0.03%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026+0.18%
Nov 3, 2026+0.18%
Nov 2, 2026-0.12%
Nov 1, 2026-0.06%
Oct 31, 2026+0.18%
Oct 30, 2026-0.18%
Oct 29, 2026-0.06%
Oct 28, 2026-0.85%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 16 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+
Oct 17, 20261K+
Oct 16, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. So far:Rank #301 → #298
    • Released 3.1.12 (was 3.1.11)
  2. Rank #279 → #301Downloads +0%
    • Released 3.1.11 (was 3.1.10)

Ratings breakdown

5.0★★★★★10 reviews

  • 5 ★10 (100%)
  • 4 ★0 (0%)
  • 3 ★0 (0%)
  • 2 ★0 (0%)
  • 1 ★0 (0%)

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
3.1.12
Requires WordPress
4.0
Requires PHP
5.0
First released
Aug 30, 2024
Last updated
Nov 3, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about CentralNews

How many websites use CentralNews?

CentralNews is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #298 most popular theme on WordPress.org.

How many times has CentralNews been downloaded?

114,517 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 26 times. See download stats

When was CentralNews last updated?

Version 3.1.12 came out on Nov 3, 2026 (5 days ago). See every release

Does CentralNews have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for CentralNews. See its security record

Is CentralNews still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 5 days ago.

What rating does CentralNews have?

5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to CentralNews?

The themes most like CentralNews, by the tags they share, are Newsmatic (10K+), Hestia (70K+) and Inspiro (60K+). Compare all alternatives

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CentralNews
Estimated installs≈ 1,630
Reported installs1K+
Rating5.0
Reviews10
Total downloads114.5K
AuthorAF themes
First releasedAug 30, 2024
Version3.1.12
Requires WP4.0
Requires PHP5.0
Last updatedNov 3, 2026

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