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HeadNews

v1.0.2

by AF themes · updated 1 year ago

HeadNews is a responsive WordPress theme for news and magazine websites. It is easy to use and includes several useful features required for building a stunning news portal. The theme is perfect for blogging and is an e…

Block editor patternsBlock editor stylesBlogCustom backgroundCustom colorsCustom headerCustom logoCustom menuEntertainmentFeatured images
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Rank
#1,972
Down19 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 444
400+ reported · High
Total downloads
15.9K
15,852 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
First released
Jun 5, 2023
3 years ago

HeadNews at a glance

HeadNews is a WordPress theme by AF themes with 400+ active installs, the #1,972 most popular theme on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.2 came out on Nov 29, 2024, more than a year ago. Among the 2,672 themes tagged “Block editor patterns”, it ranks #894. It was first released in 2023.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 17, 2026, 24 days.

Downloads over time

Download stats

7 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
HeadNews Compare series
Downloads over time: 14 days across 1 series.012Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateHeadNews
Nov 9, 20260
Nov 8, 20260
Nov 7, 20260
Nov 6, 20260
Nov 5, 20260
Nov 4, 20262
Nov 3, 20260
Nov 2, 20260
Nov 1, 20260
Oct 31, 20262
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20261
Oct 28, 20260
Oct 27, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 444 · -0.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.443444445Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026444
Nov 8, 2026444
Nov 7, 2026445
Nov 5, 2026445
Nov 4, 2026445
Nov 3, 2026445
Nov 2, 2026444
Nov 1, 2026444
Oct 31, 2026443
Oct 30, 2026443
Oct 29, 2026444
Oct 28, 2026445
Oct 27, 2026445

Rank over time

#1,972 · down 80 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#1.9K#2KOct 17Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#1,972
Nov 8, 2026#1,953
Nov 7, 2026#1,938
Nov 6, 2026#1,950
Nov 5, 2026#1,954
Nov 4, 2026#1,967
Nov 3, 2026#1,952
Nov 2, 2026#1,971
Nov 1, 2026#1,968
Oct 31, 2026#1,988
Oct 30, 2026#1,987
Oct 29, 2026#1,969
Oct 28, 2026#1,956
Oct 27, 2026#1,962
Oct 17, 2026#1,892

Growth %

Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 2026-0.23%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+0.23%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+0.23%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026-0.23%
Oct 29, 2026-0.23%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

400+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.380400420Oct 17Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026400+
Nov 8, 2026400+
Nov 7, 2026400+
Nov 6, 2026400+
Nov 5, 2026400+
Nov 4, 2026400+
Nov 3, 2026400+
Nov 2, 2026400+
Nov 1, 2026400+
Oct 31, 2026400+
Oct 30, 2026400+
Oct 29, 2026400+
Oct 28, 2026400+
Oct 27, 2026400+
Oct 17, 2026400+

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Change log

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Ratings breakdown

5.0★★★★★1 reviews

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

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.2
Requires WordPress
–
Requires PHP
5.3
First released
Jun 5, 2023
Last updated
Nov 29, 2024
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about HeadNews

How many websites use HeadNews?

HeadNews is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #1,972 most popular theme on WordPress.org.

How many times has HeadNews been downloaded?

15,852 times in total since 2023.

When was HeadNews last updated?

Version 1.0.2 came out on Nov 29, 2024 (1 year ago).

Is HeadNews still maintained?

Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained.

What rating does HeadNews have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to HeadNews?

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

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HeadNews
Estimated installs≈ 444
Reported installs400+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads15.9K
AuthorAF themes
First releasedJun 5, 2023
Version1.0.2
Requires WP–
Requires PHP5.3
Last updatedNov 29, 2024

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