Newsum is a free WordPress theme by WPMatcha with 100+ active installs, ranked #187 among the most popular WordPress themes today. The latest version 1.0.6 was released on October 28, 2026.
Highlights
- Ranks in the top 39% of all tracked themes.
- Best position recorded: #180.
- Last updated 6 days ago.
- Next install milestone: next 200+.
Trend explorer
Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #187 | ▼ 5 |
| October 2026 | #182 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 100 | — |
| October 2026 | 100 | — |
Websites using Newsum
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⌕Details
- Author
- WPMatcha
- Version
- 1.0.6
- Last updated
- October 28, 2026
- Added
- September 7, 2026
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First tracked
- October 30, 2026
Description
Newsum is a high-contrast, modern editorial news and magazine WordPress theme engineered for tech journals, daily news blogs, startups, and investigative publications. Features multiple dynamic hero layouts, interactive reading time, custom widgets, live customizer controls, block patterns, and full accessibility compliance.
FAQ
How many sites use Newsum?
Newsum has 100+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Newsum?
It is currently ranked #187 among tracked themes, with a peak of #180.
When was Newsum last updated?
The latest version (1.0.6) was released on October 28, 2026.
Who develops Newsum?
Newsum is developed by WPMatcha.
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