Description
At a glance
NewsPlace v2.1.7 is a free WordPress theme with 500+ active installs, updated September 22, 2026, requires WordPress 4.0+ & PHP 5.0+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
NewsPlace is a publisher-grade WordPress child theme of MoreNews, offering a versatile framework for news and magazine websites. It includes reader-first features like light/dark modes, 30+ customizable widgets, and advanced block patterns. The theme provides a flexible header and footer builder compatible with the Block Editor and major third-party builders for site-wide layout control. It is AMP-ready, SEO-optimized, and follows WCAG accessibility guidelines. With a focus on global publishing, it ships with multilingual and RTL-ready demos in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, French, and Japanese. https://afthemes.com/products/newsplace/
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download NewsPlace?
NewsPlace 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.
Does NewsPlace cost anything?
No. NewsPlace 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 NewsPlace 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 NewsPlace?
NewsPlace 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 NewsPlace 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 NewsPlace 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 | 500+ |
| 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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