Description
At a glance
NewsLight v2.1.7 is a free WordPress theme with 800+ active installs, 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, updated September 22, 2026, requires WordPress 4.0+ & PHP 5.0+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
NewsLight is a minimal, high-performance WordPress child theme of MoreNews designed for clean publishing with robust functionality. It utilizes over 30 custom widgets, dynamic block patterns, and the parent header and footer builder for streamlined site construction. Fully compatible with the Block Editor and Elementor, the theme prioritizes Core Web Vitals, AMP, and SEO optimization to ensure fast load times. It adheres to WCAG accessibility and GDPR standards while providing full WooCommerce and RTL support. Multilingual demos are included for English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Arabic. https://afthemes.com/products/newslight/
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download NewsLight?
NewsLight 2.1.7 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. It holds a 5/5 rating from 2 user reviews.
Does NewsLight cost anything?
No. NewsLight 2.1.7 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 NewsLight 2.1.7?
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 NewsLight?
NewsLight 2.1.7 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 NewsLight last updated?
Version 2.1.7 was last updated on September 22, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the NewsLight 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: 2.1.7
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 2.1.7 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 22, 2026 |
| Active installs | 800+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 (2 reviews) |
| 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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