
NewsBlogger
v0.2.6.7by spicethemes · updated 2 months ago
NewsBlogger is a dynamic and versatile child theme for the popular NewCrunch WordPress theme. Perfect for bloggers, journalists, and online magazines, it offers enhanced customization options, improved performance, and…
- Rank
- #63
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 8,540
- 8K+ reported · Low
- Total downloads
- 179.8K
- 179,828 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 10 reviews
- First released
- Jul 2, 2024
- 2 years ago
NewsBlogger at a glance
NewsBlogger is a WordPress theme by spicethemes with 8K+ active installs, the #63 most popular theme on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 45 times, 37% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 0.2.6.7 came out on Sep 1, 2026. Among the 11,066 themes tagged “Custom background”, it ranks #29. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats860 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | NewsBlogger |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 79 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 67 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 41 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 8,545 · +0.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 8,545 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 8,550 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 8,546 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8,544 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8,544 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8,543 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8,537 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8,535 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8,539 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8,538 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8,544 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8,538 |
Rank over time
#63 · down 4 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #63 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #63 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #63 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #63 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #62 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #61 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #61 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #60 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #60 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #60 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #61 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #62 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #62 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | #60 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #59 |
Growth %
Average +0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.07% |
Active installs band
8K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this theme's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
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
- 0.2.6.7
- Requires WordPress
- 5.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Jul 2, 2024
- Last updated
- Sep 1, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about NewsBlogger
How many websites use NewsBlogger?
NewsBlogger is active on 8K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #63 most popular theme on WordPress.org.
How many times has NewsBlogger been downloaded?
179,828 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 45 times. See download stats
When was NewsBlogger last updated?
Version 0.2.6.7 came out on Sep 1, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release
Does NewsBlogger have known security vulnerabilities?
Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 0.2.6.7, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record
Is NewsBlogger still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago.
What rating does NewsBlogger have?
5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to NewsBlogger?
The themes most like NewsBlogger, by the tags they share, are Neve (200K+), Hestia (70K+) and Parabola (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 8,540 |
| Reported installs | 8K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 10 |
| Total downloads | 179.8K |
| Author | spicethemes |
| First released | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Version | 0.2.6.7 |
| Requires WP | 5.4 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Sep 1, 2026 |
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