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

How many websites use NewsWords?

NewsWords has 1.0K+ active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best NewsWords alternatives?

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

Does NewsWords work with the latest WordPress?

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

Is NewsWords a child theme?

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

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NewsWords

Name: NewsWords
Author: AF themes

By AF themes·Blog·Free·Child of covernews

·1.0K+ active installs·Updated 1 month ago

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As of April 2026, NewsWords is a WordPress theme with 1.0K+ active installations and a 0/5 rating. It has been downloaded 35K+ times in total. Requires WordPress false+ and PHP 5.6+. 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.

0/5Rating

1.0K+active installs

35K+total downloads

8 yearssince 2018

Overview

NewsWords is a child theme of CoverNews. The theme is coming with different main banner section layout as well as has introduced new badge color. More importantly, the child theme also added advertisement banner widget section, which will facilitates user to add widgets having ad scripts. 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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