Description
At a glance
NewsContrast v1.0.14 is a free WordPress theme with 300+ active installs, updated October 2, 2026, requires WordPress 4.0+ & PHP 5.0+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
NewsContrast is a fast, responsive, and SEO-friendly WordPress theme for news sites, online magazines, blogs, publishers, and content-rich websites. It includes 50+ ready-to-import starter sites compatible with the Block Editor, Elementor, and other popular page builders, making it easy to launch a professional website. The theme offers flexible layouts, customizable widgets, block patterns, multiple banner styles, light and dark mode, WooCommerce support, RTL compatibility, multilingual readiness, and accessibility-focused design. NewsContrast also works seamlessly with popular plugins such as Jetpack, Yoast SEO, and Contact Form 7, helping you create a modern, high-performance website with an excellent user experience. View Demo: https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/newscontrast/
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download NewsContrast?
NewsContrast 1.0.14 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 NewsContrast cost anything?
No. NewsContrast 1.0.14 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 NewsContrast 1.0.14?
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 NewsContrast?
NewsContrast 1.0.14 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 NewsContrast last updated?
Version 1.0.14 was last updated on October 2, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the NewsContrast 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: 1.0.14
Updated: October 3, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.0.14 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | October 2, 2026 |
| Active installs | 300+ |
| 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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