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

How many websites use HardNews?

HardNews has 1.0K+ active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best HardNews alternatives?

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

Does HardNews work with the latest WordPress?

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

Is HardNews a child theme?

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

HardNews

Name: HardNews
Rating: 2 (1 reviews)
Author: AF themes

By AF themes·Blog·Free·Child of covernews

2(1 reviews)

·1.0K+ active installs·Updated 1 month ago

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As of April 2026, HardNews is a WordPress theme with 1.0K+ active installations and a 2/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 69K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.0+ and PHP 5.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2020. This is a child theme of covernews. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Top alternative: Twenty Twenty-Five.

2/51 reviews

1.0K+active installs

69K+total downloads

6 yearssince 2020

Overview

HardNews is a child theme of CoverNews. The theme has different header design as well as some significant fonts and color configuration adjustments. In addition, the design also modified some of the default nature of the front page layout. You can implement layouts as a clean and minimal blogging site, a vintage and retro fashion blog, a photography blog, a wedding blog & magazine and more with the help of the available customizer options.. The theme is SEO friendly with optimized code and awesome support.

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Ratings & Reviews

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Recent Reviews

not very good

by stefano512·4 years ago·3 replies

Poor performance on mobile. Today’s update of the “covernews” parent theme changes the appearance of the site, even though the child theme has been set correctly. The size of the images on the homepage has completely changed, the standard size has suddenly disappeared. Not recommended.