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

How many websites use HeadNews?

HeadNews has 500 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best HeadNews alternatives?

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

Does HeadNews work with the latest WordPress?

HeadNews requires WordPress false+ and PHP 5.3+. Check the theme's WordPress.org page for the latest compatibility information.

Is HeadNews a child theme?

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

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HeadNews

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

By AF themes·Blog·Free·Child of newsphere

5(1 reviews)

·500 active installs·Updated 1 year ago

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As of April 2026, HeadNews is a WordPress theme with 500 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 15K+ times in total. Requires WordPress false+ and PHP 5.3+. Available on WordPress.org since 2023. This is a child theme of newsphere. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Twenty Twenty-Five.

5/51 reviews

500active installs

15K+total downloads

3 yearssince 2023

Overview

HeadNews is a responsive WordPress theme for news and magazine websites. It is easy to use and includes several useful features required for building a stunning news portal. The theme is perfect for blogging and is an excellent choice for newspaper, magazine, publishing, or review websites. It ranks high in search engine optimization and the support team is readily available to provide assistance to users facing difficulties while using the theme.

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