# Newspaper Builder Theme

> Newspaper Builder WordPress theme by Superb: 800+ active installs, last updated 4 months ago. Health score 49/100, features and similar themes.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Newspaper Builder works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 800+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

Whether you're a blogger, reviewer, journalist, or magazine editor, this theme is the ultimate free WordPress theme. Compatible all page builders like Brizy, Elementor, Gutenberg and Divi Builder and designed with a clean, minimalist aesthetic, providing a mobile friendly and responsive website. Its dark mode option adds a cool alternative for your readers. With features like AdSense integration and affiliate marketing tools, monetizing your site with banner ads and advertisement blocks with…

## Key facts

- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Downloads:** 44,077
- **Rating:** —
- **Health score:** 49/100
- **Version:** 3.1
- **Last updated:** May 22, 2026
- **Author:** Superb
- **Demo:** https://wp-themes.com/newspaper-builder/

## Similar themes

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [NewsCell](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/newscell/) | 20+ | — | Sep 27, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 2 | [Mavix Bakery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/mavix-bakery/) | <10 | — | Sep 24, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 3 | [Takt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/takt/) | 20+ | — | Sep 23, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 4 | [Postfolio Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/postfolio-blocks/) | <10 | — | Sep 27, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 5 | [Cultural Festival Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/cultural-festival-lite/) | <10 | — | Sep 23, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 6 | [Blog Bee Mag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/blog-bee-mag/) | 60+ | — | Sep 27, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 7 | [Material AI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/material-ai/) | 30+ | — | Sep 23, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 8 | [Handyman WDA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/handyman-wda/) | 20+ | — | Sep 28, 2026 | 56/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Newspaper Builder theme free?
Yes. Newspaper Builder is a free theme from the official WordPress.org theme directory, reviewed by the WordPress Themes Team before listing.

### Is Newspaper Builder a good WordPress theme in 2026?
Newspaper Builder works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 800+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many sites use Newspaper Builder?
Newspaper Builder is active on 800+ websites and has been downloaded 44,077 times.

### Is Newspaper Builder a block theme?
Yes. Newspaper Builder supports full site editing, so you can edit headers, footers and templates visually in the WordPress Site Editor.

### What themes are similar to Newspaper Builder?
Popular alternatives include NewsCell, Mavix Bakery and Takt.


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