Description
At a glance
Rising News v1.0.1 is a free WordPress theme with 300+ active installs, updated August 6, 2026, requires WordPress 5.0+ & PHP 8.0+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
Rising News is a sleek and modern WordPress theme built for news websites, online magazines, and content portals. Featuring a minimalist design and intuitive layout, it offers a variety of flexible layout options, customizable color settings, and widget-ready areas for easy personalization. With a fully responsive design, Rising News delivers a seamless browsing experience on all devices and browsers, making it ideal for bloggers, journalists, and content-focused publishers. Check the theme documentation at: https://docs.ascendoor.com/docs/rising-news/ and demo at: https://demos.ascendoor.com/rising-news/
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Rising News?
Rising News 1.0.1 is the latest version. It is a WordPress theme you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations.
Does Rising News cost anything?
No. Rising News 1.0.1 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Rising News 1.0.1?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The theme works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Rising News?
Rising News 1.0.1 requires WordPress 5.0 or higher and PHP 8.0 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Rising News last updated?
Version 1.0.1 was last updated on August 6, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Rising News download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.0.1
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.0.1 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 6, 2026 |
| Active installs | 300+ |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 or higher |
| Author | Ascendoor |
| Tags | blog, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, footer-widgets, full-width-template, left-sidebar, news, right-sidebar, theme-options |
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