Description
At a glance
Looking for CelebNews v2.1.7? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 1K+ active installs · 5/5 rating from 3 reviews · updated September 22, 2026 · requires WordPress 4.0+ & PHP 5.0+.
CelebNews is a specialized WordPress child theme on the MoreNews platform designed for entertainment magazines, artist portfolios, and multimedia portals. It focuses on showbiz-centric layouts featuring banner placements, media-friendly galleries, and social media integration. By utilizing the MoreNews header and footer builder and parent block patterns, it enables rapid setup of artist profiles and event lists via popular page builders. The theme is AMP-ready, SEO-optimized, and WCAG-conscious, featuring WooCommerce support for merchandising. It provides extensive multilingual starter content, including Spanish, German, French, Russian, and Italian. https://afthemes.com/products/celebnews/
Frequently asked questions
What is CelebNews?
CelebNews is a free WordPress theme available under the GPL license. The current version is 2.1.7. It is active on over 1K websites.
Is CelebNews free to download?
Yes — CelebNews 2.1.7 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 5 out of 5 based on 3 reviews.
How do I install CelebNews 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 CelebNews?
CelebNews 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 CelebNews 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 CelebNews 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 | 1,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 (3 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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