Description
At a glance
Looking for NewsCard v1.5? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 7K+ active installs · 4.7/5 rating from 42 reviews · updated June 15, 2025 · requires PHP 5.2+.
NewsCard is a Multi-Purpose Magazine/News WordPress Theme. NewsCard is specially designed for magazine sites (food, travel, fashion, music, health, sports, photography), news sites, shopping sites, personal/photo blog and many more. There are Front Page Template, Sidebar Page Layout, Top Bar, Header Image/Overlay/Advertisement, Social Profiles and Banner Slider. Also supports popular plugins like WooCommerce, bbPress, Contact Form 7 and many more. It is also translation ready. Get free support at https://www.themehorse.com/support-forum/ and view beautiful demo site at https://www.themehorse.com/demos/newscard
Frequently asked questions
What is NewsCard?
NewsCard is a free WordPress theme available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.5. It is active on over 7K websites.
Is NewsCard free to download?
Yes — NewsCard 1.5 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.7 out of 5 based on 42 reviews.
How do I install NewsCard 1.5?
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 NewsCard?
NewsCard 1.5 requires PHP 5.2 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 NewsCard last updated?
Version 1.5 was last updated on June 15, 2025. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the NewsCard 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: 1.5
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | June 15, 2025 |
| Active installs | 7,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.7/5 (42 reviews) |
| Requires PHP | 5.2 or higher |
| Author | Theme Horse |
| Tags | blog, custom-background, custom-header, custom-logo, custom-menu, entertainment, featured-image-header, featured-images, footer-widgets, left-sidebar, news, post-formats |
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