A beautifully crafted, lightning-fast news theme — now live on WordPress.org, completely free.
We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of Online Newspaper — now live in the WordPress.org theme directory as a completely free download. If you’ve been searching for the best free WordPress news theme, your search ends here.
Built from the ground up by the team at Blaze Themes, Online Newspaper is designed for publishers, bloggers, and media brands who want a professional newsroom aesthetic without paying a cent.
“A top-notch, intuitive design that gives your website a professional news and magazine appearance — right out of the box.”
Why Online Newspaper Stands Apart
🏗️ Header & Footer Builder
Drag-and-drop visual builder for headers and footers — no coding needed.
⚡ Lightning-Fast Speed
Lazy load images, optimized CSS, and clean code keep your PageSpeed scores high.
🎨 Elementor Compatible
Fully compatible with Elementor builder and the News Kit Elementor Addons plugin.
📰 6 News Layouts
Six customizable news layouts that can be mixed, matched, and added to any section.
🔧 Live Customizer
Real-time preview with post query control, expanded typography, and deep style options.
🖥️ 2 Free Demo Sites
Import a full pre-built website in one click with Blaze Demo Importer.
A Customizer That Actually Delivers
One of Online Newspaper’s biggest strengths is its deeply integrated WordPress Customizer — you see every change live before publishing.
Built for Real Publishers
Online Newspaper ships with two free pre-built demo sites — importable in a single click using the free Blaze Demo Importer plugin. The documentation at doc.blazethemes.com covers every setting in detail, so you’ll never be stuck.
The theme is 100% GPL licensed, meaning you can use it freely on any number of personal projects. A Pro version is available with additional demo sites and premium support, but everything you need to launch a stunning news website is already in the free version.
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Whether you’re launching a local newspaper, a tech blog, or a global magazine, Online Newspaper is the best free WordPress news theme to get you live — fast, beautiful, and completely free.
Ready to Build Your News Site?
Download Online Newspaper free from WordPress.org. No credit card. No strings. Just install and publish.
