
newcss
v1.0.2by David Mytton · updated 6 years ago
A lightweight, minimalist WordPress theme based on https://newcss.net. Autodetects and updates to light/dark mode based on the user setting.
- Rank
- –
- No change yet
- Active installs
- 100+
- As WordPress.org reports it
- Total downloads
- 8.2K
- 8,159 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- First released
- Jun 23, 2020
- 6 years ago
newcss at a glance
newcss is a WordPress theme by David Mytton with 100+ active installs. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.2 came out on Jun 23, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 14 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats0 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | newcss |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
Rank over time
Growth %
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Ratings breakdown
5.0★★★★★3 reviews
- 5 ★3 (100%)
- 4 ★0 (0%)
- 3 ★0 (0%)
- 2 ★0 (0%)
- 1 ★0 (0%)
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Jun 23, 2020
- Last updated
- Jun 23, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about newcss
How many websites use newcss?
newcss is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher.
How many times has newcss been downloaded?
8,159 times in total since 2020.
When was newcss last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Jun 23, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is newcss still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained.
What rating does newcss have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to newcss?
The themes most like newcss, by the tags they share, are Neve (200K+), Hestia (70K+) and Twenty Eleven (60K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | 100+ |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 8.2K |
| Author | David Mytton |
| First released | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Jun 23, 2020 |
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