Description
At a glance
NewsDay v2.1.7 — free WordPress theme download. Key facts: 700+ active installs · updated September 22, 2026 · requires WordPress 4.0+ & PHP 5.0+.
NewsDay is a mobile-first WordPress child theme of MoreNews, developed for entertainment blogs and lifestyle magazines that prioritize visual storytelling. It includes high-impact banner templates, bold typography presets, and versatile homepage layouts compatible with the header and footer builder. The theme ensures seamless drag-and-drop design through support for the Block Editor and various third-party builders. Engineered with a lightweight codebase, it focuses on Core Web Vitals, AMP support, and SEO optimization. It integrates with WooCommerce for monetization and provides RTL-ready demo content in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Japanese. https://afthemes.com/products/newsday/
Frequently asked questions
What is NewsDay?
NewsDay is a free WordPress theme available under the GPL license. The current version is 2.1.7. It is active on over 700 websites.
Is NewsDay free to download?
Yes — NewsDay 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.
How do I install NewsDay 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 NewsDay?
NewsDay 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 NewsDay 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 NewsDay 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 | 700+ |
| 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 |
Demo NewsDay
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