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

How many websites use Newsical?

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

What are the best Newsical alternatives?

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

Does Newsical work with the latest WordPress?

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

Is Newsical a child theme?

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

Newsical — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

As of April 2026, Newsical is a WordPress theme with 500 active installations and a 0/5 rating. It has been downloaded 16K+ 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.

0/5Rating

500active installs

16K+total downloads

2 yearssince 2024

Overview

Newsical is a multipurpose WordPress child theme on the MoreNews platform, providing a vast collection of ready-to-use templates for blogs and news portals. It features 30+ custom widgets, advanced block patterns, and a header and footer builder for complete visual editing. Compatible with the Block Editor and leading page builders, it allows for the rapid launch of content-dense websites without code. The theme is responsive, AMP-ready, and optimized for Core Web Vitals and SEO standards. It integrates with WooCommerce and provides multilingual starter content and RTL support for international use. https://afthemes.com/products/newsical/

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