Description
At a glance
Looking for Newsical v2.1.7? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 400+ active installs · updated September 29, 2026 · requires WordPress 4.0+ & PHP 5.0+.
Newsical is a multipurpose WordPress child theme on the MoreNews platform, providing a vast collection of ready-to-use templates for blogs and news portals. It features 30+ custom widgets, advanced block patterns, and a header and footer builder for complete visual editing. Compatible with the Block Editor and leading page builders, it allows for the rapid launch of content-dense websites without code. The theme is responsive, AMP-ready, and optimized for Core Web Vitals and SEO standards. It integrates with WooCommerce and provides multilingual starter content and RTL support for international use. https://afthemes.com/products/newsical/
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Newsical?
Newsical 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 Newsical cost anything?
No. Newsical 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 Newsical 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 Newsical?
Newsical 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 Newsical last updated?
Version 2.1.7 was last updated on September 29, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Newsical 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 29, 2026 |
| Active installs | 400+ |
| 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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