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

How many websites use NewsPlace?

NewsPlace has 700 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best NewsPlace alternatives?

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

Does NewsPlace work with the latest WordPress?

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

Is NewsPlace a child theme?

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

NewsPlace — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

As of April 2026, NewsPlace is a WordPress theme with 700 active installations and a 0/5 rating. It has been downloaded 13K+ 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

700active installs

13K+total downloads

1 yearsince 2025

Overview

NewsPlace is a publisher-grade WordPress child theme of MoreNews, offering a versatile framework for news and magazine websites. It includes reader-first features like light/dark modes, 30+ customizable widgets, and advanced block patterns. The theme provides a flexible header and footer builder compatible with the Block Editor and major third-party builders for site-wide layout control. It is AMP-ready, SEO-optimized, and follows WCAG accessibility guidelines. With a focus on global publishing, it ships with multilingual and RTL-ready demos in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, French, and Japanese. https://afthemes.com/products/newsplace/

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