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

How many websites use SideNews?

SideNews has 600 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best SideNews alternatives?

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

Does SideNews work with the latest WordPress?

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

Is SideNews a child theme?

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

SideNews — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

As of April 2026, SideNews is a WordPress theme with 600 active installations and a 0/5 rating. It has been downloaded 9.5K+ 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

600active installs

9.5K+total downloads

1 yearsince 2025

Overview

SideNews is a compact, performance-oriented WordPress child theme built on the MoreNews framework for niche magazines and news sites requiring a widget-driven layout. It features a live customizer with header and footer builder support, 9+ custom widgets, and multiple banner placements for rapid deployment. The theme is engineered for fast load times and seamless integration with the Block Editor, Elementor, and WooCommerce. It is SEO-friendly, AMP-ready, and Core Web Vitals optimized, maintaining WCAG awareness and offering full RTL and multilingual support for global publishers. https://afthemes.com/products/sidenews/

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