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

How many websites use GlobalNews?

GlobalNews has 700 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best GlobalNews alternatives?

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

Does GlobalNews work with the latest WordPress?

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

Is GlobalNews a child theme?

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

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GlobalNews

Name: GlobalNews
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Author: AF themes

By AF themes·Blog·Free·Child of morenews

5(3 reviews)

·700 active installs·Updated 1 week ago

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As of April 2026, GlobalNews is a WordPress theme with 700 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews. It has been downloaded 26K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.0+ and PHP 5.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2024. This is a child theme of morenews. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Top alternative: Twenty Twenty-Five.

5/53 reviews

700active installs

26K+total downloads

2 yearssince 2024

Overview

GlobalNews is a high-performance, dark-styled WordPress child theme of MoreNews built for international publishers requiring design flexibility and speed. It integrates 30+ custom widgets, pre-built layouts, and a versatile header and footer builder compatible with major page builders. Engineered for enterprise-level publishing, it is AMP-ready, Core Web Vitals optimized, and focused on lightweight code for rapid loading. The theme supports WooCommerce and essential plugins while providing comprehensive multilingual and RTL demos in English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Arabic. https://afthemes.com/products/globalnews/

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