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

How many websites use NewsDay?

NewsDay has 900 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best NewsDay alternatives?

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

Does NewsDay work with the latest WordPress?

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

Is NewsDay a child theme?

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

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NewsDay

Name: NewsDay
Author: AF themes

By AF themes·Blog·Free·Child of morenews

·900 active installs·Updated 1 week ago

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As of April 2026, NewsDay is a WordPress theme with 900 active installations and a 0/5 rating. It has been downloaded 11K+ 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.

0/5Rating

900active installs

11K+total downloads

1 yearsince 2025

Overview

NewsDay is a mobile-first WordPress child theme of MoreNews, developed for entertainment blogs and lifestyle magazines that prioritize visual storytelling. It includes high-impact banner templates, bold typography presets, and versatile homepage layouts compatible with the header and footer builder. The theme ensures seamless drag-and-drop design through support for the Block Editor and various third-party builders. Engineered with a lightweight codebase, it focuses on Core Web Vitals, AMP support, and SEO optimization. It integrates with WooCommerce for monetization and provides RTL-ready demo content in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Japanese. https://afthemes.com/products/newsday/

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