Newsnal offers a free version with core features. A premium version is also available with additional customization options and support.

How many websites use Newsnal?

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

What are the best Newsnal alternatives?

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

Does Newsnal work with the latest WordPress?

Newsnal requires WordPress false+ and PHP 5.6+. Check the theme's WordPress.org page for the latest compatibility information.

Is Newsnal a child theme?

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

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Newsnal

Name: Newsnal
Author: AF themes

By AF themes·Blog·Commercial·Child of darknews

·500 active installs·Updated 1 year ago

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As of April 2026, Newsnal is a WordPress theme with 500 active installations and a 0/5 rating. It has been downloaded 7.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress false+ and PHP 5.6+. Available on WordPress.org since 2024. This is a child theme of darknews. Offers a premium version with additional features. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Twenty Twenty-Five.

0/5Rating

500active installs

7.1K+total downloads

2 yearssince 2024

Overview

Newsnal, designed for news media publishers, is perfect for online newspapers, blogs, and magazines. With its modern design, main banner section, and dynamic thumb-grid layout featuring a refreshed color scheme, Newsnal offers easy setup with one-click import and free starting pages. Fully widgetized with 9+ custom widgets and areas, it ensures effective content management. Enjoy real-time customization with the live customizer. Compatible with Elementor, Gutenberg blocks, RTL languages, and WooCommerce, Newsnal is ideal for news portals, journals, and online stores. Engineered for SEO, Newsnal boosts search engine rankings and provides excellent support. Discover more by viewing the Newsnal details: https://afthemes.com/products/newsnal/, demo: https://demos.afthemes.com/darknews/newsnal…

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