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

How many websites use Newsport?

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

What are the best Newsport alternatives?

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

Does Newsport work with the latest WordPress?

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

Is Newsport a child theme?

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

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Newsport

Name: Newsport
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Author: AF themes

By AF themes·Blog·Free·Child of covernews

4.5(2 reviews)

·700 active installs·Updated 1 month ago

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As of April 2026, Newsport is a WordPress theme with 700 active installations and a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 59K+ times in total. Requires WordPress false+ and PHP 5.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2018. This is a child theme of covernews. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Top alternative: Twenty Twenty-Five.

4.5/52 reviews

700active installs

59K+total downloads

8 yearssince 2018

Overview

Newsport is a child theme of CoverNews. The theme is coming with different main banner section layout as well as changes on essential title fonts and color setup. Furthermore, the theme also altered some of the frontpage layout's default value. With the help of available customizer options along with widgets, you can implement layouts as a clean and minimal blogging site, sport blog, fashion blog, photography blog, wedding blog & magazine and even more. The theme is SEO friendly with optimized code and outstanding support.

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