Description
At a glance
GlobalNews v2.1.7 is a free WordPress theme with 600+ active installs, 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, updated September 29, 2026, requires WordPress 4.0+ & PHP 5.0+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
GlobalNews is a high-performance, dark-styled WordPress child theme of MoreNews built for international publishers requiring design flexibility and speed. It integrates 30+ custom widgets, pre-built layouts, and a versatile header and footer builder compatible with major page builders. Engineered for enterprise-level publishing, it is AMP-ready, Core Web Vitals optimized, and focused on lightweight code for rapid loading. The theme supports WooCommerce and essential plugins while providing comprehensive multilingual and RTL demos in English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Arabic. https://afthemes.com/products/globalnews/
Frequently asked questions
What is GlobalNews?
GlobalNews is a free WordPress theme available under the GPL license. The current version is 2.1.7. It is active on over 600 websites.
Is GlobalNews free to download?
Yes — GlobalNews 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 4 reviews.
How do I install GlobalNews 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 GlobalNews?
GlobalNews 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 GlobalNews 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 GlobalNews 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 | 600+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 (4 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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