Yes, BlackNews is completely free to use. It is available on WordPress.org at no cost.

How many websites use BlackNews?

BlackNews has 600 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best BlackNews alternatives?

Popular alternatives to BlackNews include Twenty Twenty-Five, Astra, Twenty Twenty-Four. You can compare them on our theme directory.

Does BlackNews work with the latest WordPress?

BlackNews requires WordPress 4.0+ and PHP 5.0+. Check the theme's WordPress.org page for the latest compatibility information.

Is BlackNews a child theme?

Yes, BlackNews is a child theme of morenews. You need to have the parent theme installed for BlackNews to work properly.

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BlackNews

Name: BlackNews
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: AF themes

By AF themes·Blog·Free·Child of morenews

5(1 reviews)

·600 active installs·Updated 1 week ago

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As of April 2026, BlackNews is a WordPress theme with 600 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 14K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.0+ and PHP 5.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. This is a child theme of morenews. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Top alternative: Twenty Twenty-Five.

5/51 reviews

600active installs

14K+total downloads

1 yearsince 2025

Overview

BlackNews is a dark, magazine-style WordPress child theme built on MoreNews for publishers seeking a high-contrast, professional aesthetic. It supports the Block Editor and major page builders for drag-and-drop layout creation, complemented by the parent header and footer builder. The theme includes banner areas, template kits, and custom widgets optimized for fast performance despite rich visual content. It focuses on SEO, Core Web Vitals, and AMP support while maintaining WCAG compliance. It is translation-ready and supports RTL languages with demos in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, and Japanese. https://afthemes.com/products/blacknews/

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