Description
At a glance
Looking for HighNews v1.1.7? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 200+ active installs · updated October 2, 2026 · requires WordPress 4.0+ & PHP 5.0+.
HighNews makes it easy to build a professional news, magazine, blog, or publishing website without starting from scratch. With 50+ ready-to-import starter sites, you can quickly launch a complete website using the WordPress Block Editor, Elementor, or your preferred page builder. The theme combines flexible content layouts, customizable widgets, block patterns, engaging banner designs, light and dark modes, WooCommerce integration, RTL support, multilingual compatibility, and accessibility-friendly features to give you complete control over your site’s design and content. Built for modern publishing, HighNews also integrates smoothly with popular WordPress plugins, helping you create a fast, flexible, and user-friendly website that is ready to grow with your audience. View Demo: https://afthemes.com/products/highnews/
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download HighNews?
HighNews 1.1.7 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.
Does HighNews cost anything?
No. HighNews 1.1.7 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 HighNews 1.1.7?
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 HighNews?
HighNews 1.1.7 requires WordPress 4.0 or higher and PHP 5.0 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 HighNews last updated?
Version 1.1.7 was last updated on October 2, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the HighNews 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: 1.1.7
Updated: October 3, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.1.7 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | October 2, 2026 |
| Active installs | 200+ |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.0 or higher |
| Author | AF themes |
| Tags | block-patterns, block-styles, blog, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-logo, custom-menu, entertainment, featured-images, flexible-header, footer-widgets |
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