Description
At a glance
Newscrunch v1.8.6.8 is a free WordPress theme with 5K+ active installs, 4.3/5 rating from 12 reviews, updated September 1, 2026, requires WordPress 5.4+ & PHP 5.6+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
Newscrunch is a magazine and blog theme. It is a lightweight, elegant, and fully responsive theme specifically designed for creating magazines, newspapers, editors, blogs, and dynamic news websites. It seamlessly integrates with the Gutenberg block editor, empowering you to effortlessly build your website using intuitive blocks. The theme is highly compatible with popular plugins such as WooCommerce, Contact Form 7, Polylang, and WPML, offering expanded functionality. Newscrunch Theme prioritizes user privacy and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidelines by refraining from collecting any personal data restricted under GDPR. Additionally, all fonts used in the theme are locally hosted, eliminating the reliance on external resources like Google Fonts. The theme is also schema-ready, enhancing search engine visibility and optimization. With its GDPR compliance, sleek design, and efficient performance, Newscrunch Theme caters to various businesses. It provides a wide range of widgets and sections tailored to specific industries, enabling you to swiftly create a stunning website with beautiful designs. To explore the theme further, feel free to check out our demo at: https://demo-newscrunch.spicethemes.com/demo-one/. For video tutorial visit here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTfjrb24Pq_DeJOZdKEaP3rZPbHuOCLtZ
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Newscrunch?
Newscrunch 1.8.6.8 is the latest version. It is a WordPress theme you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.3/5 rating from 12 user reviews.
Does Newscrunch cost anything?
No. Newscrunch 1.8.6.8 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Newscrunch 1.8.6.8?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The theme works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Newscrunch?
Newscrunch 1.8.6.8 requires WordPress 5.4 or higher and PHP 5.6 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Newscrunch last updated?
Version 1.8.6.8 was last updated on September 1, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Newscrunch download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.8.6.8
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.8.6.8 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 1, 2026 |
| Active installs | 5,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 4.3/5 (12 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.4 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 or higher |
| Author | spicethemes |
| Tags | blog, custom-background, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, footer-widgets, full-width-template, grid-layout, news, one-column, photography, right-sidebar |
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