Description
At a glance
CoverNews v7.5.3 — free WordPress theme download. Key facts: 7K+ active installs · 4.8/5 rating from 199 reviews · updated September 29, 2026 · requires WordPress 4.0+ & PHP 5.0+.
CoverNews is a clean and elegant free WordPress theme that is perfect for online blog and magazine. With the help of block patterns, live customizer options and custom widgets, you can design your website as you like and preview the changes live. This theme is fully responsive that looks beautiful on all the screen sizes from small to large devices. As it includes many useful features that require to build an awesome looking website, you can implement the layout as a personal blog, modern news journals, fashion magazine, travel blogging & magazine, vibrant news sites and more. It is also compatible with Elementor, Gutenberg along with WooCommerce plugin that helps you to integrate an online business with your blog easily. The RTL language supported theme is well optimized that helps to rank your website in the top of search engines and users will get an outstanding support from the team if there will be any difficulties while using the theme. There are a number demos available for this theme so import the one you like and start to build a website. See our demos: https://afthemes.com/products/covernews/#aft-view-starter-sites Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@wpafthemes/ Docs: https://docs.afthemes.com/covernews/
Frequently asked questions
What is CoverNews?
CoverNews is a free WordPress theme available under the GPL license. The current version is 7.5.3. It is active on over 7K websites.
Is CoverNews free to download?
Yes — CoverNews 7.5.3 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 4.8 out of 5 based on 199 reviews.
How do I install CoverNews 7.5.3?
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 CoverNews?
CoverNews 7.5.3 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 CoverNews last updated?
Version 7.5.3 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 CoverNews 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: 7.5.3
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 7.5.3 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 29, 2026 |
| Active installs | 7,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.8/5 (199 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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