Premium News WordPress Themes

Last Updated: May 1st, 2009

If you run a news-oriented website or blog, the best service you can provide your readers is to display your content on the homepage in a content management system (CMS) style, allowing readers to easily find the news that most interests them. For WordPress users, you'll be happy to learn there are now a large number of premium news themes available on the market.

Below you'll find that we've collected all of the top news themes currently available on the market and displayed them below. Whenever possible, we've included screen shots, feature information, and pricing information, as well as links directly to where you can acquire the theme.

Time Cafe News Theme

• Choose between 3 Different Colors
• Easy to use theme option menu
• 300×250, 468×60 and 125×125 ad ready
• SEO optimized
• Built-in image slider
• Custom page templates
• Built in Feedburner Newsletter and RSS options
• Drop-down menu
• Embed video code ready
• Front end login
• Custom typography
• Valid XHTML and CSS
• WordPress 2.7 Compatible
• Custom page templates

Unlimited Websites ($79.95)

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Newsday News Theme

• A completely widgetized sidebar with special widgets, developed by NattyWP
• 6 different styles to choose from
• Built in Theme Options panel, available through Wordpress Admin, for the detailed set up of your theme. See screenshot
• Image Resizer, automatically creating thumbnails for blog posts.
• Custom Page Templates for Archives & Sitemap
• Built-in Gravatar Support for Comments. Threaded comments support.
• Comfortable and simple managing of banners and AdSense in the blog using special NattyWP widgets.

Single-Use ($45.00), Developer's Pack ($150.00)

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WPSN Theme

• Comprehensive theme control panel with 91 settings (see release page for screenshot)
• Built-in users guide
• Integrated ads (adsense optimized)
• Dynamic drop-down menus
• Multiple promotional blocks
• Integrated plugins
• Newsticker

Unlimited Websites ($38.00)

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Busy Bee Theme

• Drop down menu’s for both the page & category navigation
• 9 dedicated advertising blocks
• Easy-to-integrate options for your Adsense code, which will replace the standard image banners
• A completely widgetized sidebar & footer with custom widgets included in the theme packaging. No third party widgets required
• 13 colour schemes to choose from
• Integrated Theme Options (for WordPress) to tweak the layout, colour scheme etc. for the theme
• Automatic Image Resizer, which is used to dynamically create the thumbnails and featured images
• Custom Page Templates for Archives, Sitemap & Image Gallery
• Built-in Gravatar Support for Authors & Comments
• Integrated Banner Management script to display randomized banner ads of your choice site-wide

Single-Use ($70.00), Multiple-Use ($150.00)

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Playmaker Theme

• Comprehensive theme control panel (74 settings) that allows you to edit and manage a variety of elements including:
• Banner advertisements
• Promotional blocks
• Basic integrated video system
• Integrated chatroom
• RSS News Ticket
• Social links
• Plus much, much more . . .
• Built-in users guide
• Widgetised area
• Integrated adverts & video
• Dynamic drop-down menu
• Multiple promotional blocks & integrated shoutbox and news ticker.
• Variety of social links coded into the theme

Unlimited Websites ($37.00)

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Gotham News Theme

• Built-in option to center or left-align the layout by only clicking one box in the backend;
• Integrated Theme Options (for WordPress) to tweak the layout, colour scheme etc. for the theme;
• Automatic Image Resizer, which is used to dynamically create the thumbnails and featured images;
• Custom Page Templates for Archives, Sitemap & Image Gallery;
• Built-in Gravatar Support for Authors & Comments;
• Integrated Banner Management script to display randomized banner ads of your choice site-wide; and
• Widgetized Sidebars.

Single-Use ($70.00), Multiple-Use ($150.00)

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Celebrity Press Theme

• 2 Colors (Black & White)
• 2 background samples
• Ad your Adsense or Image Link Code
• Turn all-or-individual banners on/off
• Quick Post - No need to put an image
• Image Auto Resizer
• Random Video Rotator (copy/paste code)
• Flickr Integration
• Build your Own Menu from the Theme Options
• Photo Gallery
• Drop Down Menu (Build your Own)
• Customized Error page with sitemap
• Ad your own Logo and Styles Easily
• Unique Post Randomizer
• Gravatar Support
• Main News Section
• Widget Ready
• Customized Archives and Search Pages
• Stylesheet switcher
• Feedburner Integration
• Extensive help and tutorial included
• IE6, IE7, Firefox, Safari and Opera compatible
• XHTML and CSS Valid

Single-Use ($79.95), Multiple-Use ($179.95)

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Newspaper WordPress Theme

• Auto image re-sizer
• Theme support
• Free updates
• Ajax tabs
• Search engine optimized
• Built in photo gallery
• Multi widget support for sidebars
• Ad optimized
• W3C compliant
• Custom 404 error page
• Drop-down navigation support for subcategories

Single-Use ($59.00), Multiple-Use ($99.00), Developer's Pack ($159.00)

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Onyx Portal Theme

• Comprehensive Theme control panel (71 settings)
• 4 Widgetised Areas
• Built-in Sideblock System
• Banner & adsense ready
• Integrated Social Links (YouTube, Technorati, MySpace, Flickr & Twitter)
• Built-in Theme Alignment Options
• Integrated Plugin Code (Related Items)
• Custom template files (author, date, tag, category, page, search, 404)
• MooFX enabled
• Integrated IE .png Fix
• Valid CSS Level 2.1
• Compatible on all major browsers

Unlimited Websites ($37.00)

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iNews Theme

• 4 colum home page layout
• Front page feature box, you can highlight any content you want on your home page, including older content that gets buried
• Post Quick Notes and Links – With the center “Asides” section, you can post quick links, quotes, or notes
• Upload a new graphic – The custom image uploader feature allows you to personalize your site with your own logo
• Drop down navigation menu
• iNews is optimized for search engines like Google

Single-Use ($49.95), Multiple-Use ($79.95)

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Citrus Theme

• Six (6) beautiful color schemes - Pink, Light Orange, Lime Green, Red, Blue, and Dark Orange.
• True CSS-rounded corners - no images used for the corners. One of the few premium WordPress themes with true CSS-rounded corners.
• Two (2) unique layouts - a news homepage and two-column “blog-style” interior page. You may also choose to display only the 2-column blog page for your theme.
• Theme options panel allows you to modify your theme without touching a single line of code. You can change the colors, logo, featured posts, advertising, and layout.
• Image re-sizer built in! Don’t worry about uploading two sizes of the same image - the built-in image re-sizer will automatically format thumbnail images for your news page.
• Optional photo backgrounds for your featured news page sections.
• Valid CSS, XHTML and fully commented source code.
• Print stylesheet included.
• UBD Block Ad Plugin built in - 125×125 rotating ad management is now easy!
• Fully widget compatible.
• Gravatars built into comments.
• Archives and Links page templates included.
• Add your Google Analytics code from within the Theme Options panel.
• Tested up to WordPress 2.6.1.
• Clean, lightweight code means fast loading times.
• Tested for cross-browser compatibility in IE6, IE7, FireFox, and Safari.
• Citrus Theme purchasers will receive free add-ons, updates and upgrades for life! This includes new colors, new layouts and new functionality which will be integrate within the upcoming months.
• Support Forum and Video Tutorials make it easy to get help and discover the true power of Citrus Theme.

Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($99.00), Developer’s Pack ($149.00)

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Magazine News Theme

• Automatic Thumbnail Generation and Assignment: Thumbnails across the theme will be assigned and generated automatically as requested, for every image size
• Easy setup and configuration with included documentation
• Image caption support
• Highlighted Category(s) in sidebar
• Gravatar support for comments and authors
• Social bookmarking and sharing of entries integrated
• Two widgetized sidebars
• Free upgrades forever
• Advertisement Ready
• Cross-browser tested with Firfox 2+, IE6+, and Safari
• Easily customized via well commented CSS and HTML template files
• Search engine optimized
• Custom Category, Author, and Search pages for design fluency
• Featured Article Header Section (Can also be disabled)

Single-Use ($75.00), Developer's Pack ($249.00)

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One Theme

• Four Featured Categories
• More Tag Management
• Sidebar Image Styles
• Remove Content Limit
• Social Bookmarks
• Contact Page Template
• Exclude Author Information
• SEO Friendly Search Result URL’s
• 125×125 Banners
• Related Articles Feature
• Affiliate Link Ready
• Title Limit Option
• Embed Code for Featured Video
• No Sidebars Page Template

Single-Use ($99.00), Multiple-Use ($199.00), Developer's Pack ($299.00)

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Papercut Theme

• Five eye-catching theme styles to pick from that include the default, newspaper, red print, wood and floral prints.
• An unique homepage layout, with a beautiful grid structure that keeps your content looking fresh and appealing.
• Beautiful comment styling and unobtrusive advertising banner placements.
• A completely widgetized sidebar with custom widgets included in the theme packaging. No third party widgets required.
• Integrated Banner Management widget to display banner ads of your choice site-wide;
• Integrated Theme Options (for WordPress) to tweak the layout, colour scheme etc. for the theme;
• Automatic Image Resizer, which is used to dynamically create the thumbnails and featured images;
• Custom Page Templates for Archives, Sitemap & Image Gallery;
• Built-in Gravatar Support for Authors & Comments;
• Integrated Banner Management script to display randomized banner ads of your choice site-wide;

Single-Use ($70.00), Developer's Pack ($150.00)

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No Good News Theme

• Auto Image Resize: the feature post image on the home page is auto resized via PHP.
• Social Media Ready: custom social bookmarking integration at the top of each post page.
• Image Popup: cool popup feature for feature image in posts.
• Related Posts: related posts built into the content to promote click-thrus.
• Widget Ready: use the built in coding or use Widgets.
• Gravatar Support: built in Gravatar support is ready to go right out of the box.
• Easy to Use: easy to setup even with no coding experience. All you have to do is change a few numbers.

Single-Use ($99.00), Developer's Pack ($250.00)

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News Plus Theme

• Google AdSense ready
• Fully Widgetized
• Plugin ready
• Custom category, search, and author pages
• Easily customized via well commented CSS and HTML template files.
• 100% Valid XHTML/CSS, cross-browser tested.

Single-Use ($75.00), Developer's Pack ($249.00)

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Gabfire News Pro Theme

• Installation guide
• Ad Optimized
• Built in Flickr Support
• Video Spot
• Ajax tabs
• Unique newspaper style design
• Easily customizable using CSS
• Advertising Space (120×120 sponsor ads)
• Custom 404 Error page
• Gravatar support
• Dropdown navigation
• Widget support for sidebar
• Valid XHTML
• Valid CSS
• Support by e-mail & chat

Single-Use ($59.00), Multiple-Use ($159.00), Developer's Pack ($259.00)

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Fresh News Theme

• Automatic Image Resizer (requires PHP GD Library to work)
• Custom Page Templates for Archives, Sitemap & Image Gallery
• Built-in Gravatar Support for Authors & Comments
• Author Profiles & Archives
• Featured news section
• Video Panel (for use with Flash videos)
• Traditional Blog Layout (for homepage)
• Integrated aside / sideblog section within the sidebar of the theme (optional)
• Navigation Dropdown Menu’s
• Sidebar Tabbed Box
• 2 different homepage layouts (featured section)
• Widgetized sidebars
• Integrated Banner Ad Management
• Integrated Flickr & Feedburner

Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)

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Live Wire Theme

• Automatic Image Resizer
• Custom Page Templates for Archives, Sitemap & Image Gallery
• Built-in Gravatar Support for Authors & Comments
• Author Profiles & Archives
• Featured news section
• Video Panel (for use with Flash videos)
• Navigation Dropdown Menu’s
• Sidebar Tabbed Box
• 2 different homepage layouts – 4 column home page or 3 column home page (featured section)
• Widgetized sidebars
• Integrated Banner Ad Management (easily switch this on / off)
• Integrated Flickr & Feedburner
• 4 colour options - blue on a dark grey gradient background, green on a light grey gradient background, red on a blue gradient background, green on a bright blue gradient background

Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)

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News Gazette Edition

• Integrated “Premium News Options” to change colour scheme, homepage layout etc.
• A slick featured articles panel using Mootools to fade new articles in and out to display news in a trendy and efficient way
• Built-in Video Player to publish your YouTube easily and seamlessly on your homepage
• Integrated Banner Management script to display randomized banner ads of your choice site-wid
• Ad Sizes Supported: 468×60, 300×250 and 125×125
• Pretty dropdown navigation everywhere
• Different homepage layouts and colour schemes to choose from
• Widget-ready sidebars
• And all the other standard WordPress functions…

Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)

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Flash News Theme

• Integrated “Premium News Options” to change colour scheme, homepage layout etc.
• Featured Posts Carousel Panel using jQuery to scroll between next and previous posts
• Integrated aside / sideblog section within the sidebar of the theme (optional)
• Built-in Video Player to publish your YouTube (or other flash-based videos) easily and seamlessly on your homepage
• Integrated Banner Management script to display randomized banner ads of your choice site-wide
• Suckerfish Category Menu’s (Dropdown Menu’s)
• Different background colours available
• And all the other standard WordPress functions…

Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)

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WP Remix Theme

• WYSIWYG Page editor: Insert and edit page template directly from visual editor. A complete CMS experience.
• Over 50 Page Templates: Choose from over 50 pre-structured, strategically built page templates that covers almost every layout possibility.
• Flexibility: Create different pages and have same sidebar, header, footer for all pages or you can have them different for each of them!
• Smart Drop Menu: The smart drop menu in wpremix 2 remembers exactly where you are and where you came from!
• Dynamic Codes: Insert and execute PHP and Java script codes from visual editor following WP Remix code guide.
• Add-on modules: Built in such way, it accommodates add-on modules that you can use to empower WP Remix. such as shopping cart, dynamic gallery, magazine module.
• 7 Color Schemes: Simply select one of your choice from theme admin options
• Theme Admin options: You don’t have to mess with the theme code. Set basic options directly from theme admin options such as Color Scheme, Feedburner ID, Flickr Id.
• Ad Monetization: The sidebars, blog and magazine module has strategic ad place holders that you can use to sell ad space or promote your own products.
• Grid Based Layouts: The theme and page templates has been built according to 18 column grid that make your designs not only more beautiful and legible, but more usable.
• Famous Plugins Compatible: It is pre-configured and pre-formatted for the famous plugins like Contact-Form[ ], Page Navi, Gravatar, Flickrss, Post Rating, Author Highlight.
• Clean, crisp design and typography
• Contact Form
• SEO ready
• Widget ready
• Printable Pages
• Support Forum
• Pre styled HTML Elements
• Documented Theme Guide PDF
• Free Technical Upgrades
• W3C valid, Cross browser Compatible

Single-Use ($75.00), Multiple-Use ($275.00)

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