Bricks Builder is a premium WordPress theme and visual site builder with a full element library.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $79/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Bricks Builder
Bricks Builder vs Newspaper
Bricks Builder wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Bricks Builder | Newspaper |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.9/10 (better) | 6.7/10 |
| Starts at | $79/year | $59 once |
| Free version | No | No |
| Refund window | 60 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | One-time payment |
| Active installs | – | – |
| Last Black Friday | 25% off | – |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | Bricks | tagDiv |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Bricks Builder if…
- Developers building custom WordPress sites
- Agencies managing several client sites
Choose Newspaper if…
- News publishers and magazine sites
- Editors running one news website
Features
Bricks Builder
- 149 built-in elements
- Query Loop Builder
- WooCommerce Builder
- Popup Builder
- Menu Builder
- Conditions and Interactions
Newspaper
- tagDiv Composer
- Cloud Library
- Paywall builder
- Opt-in builder
- Newsletter tool
Pros and cons
Bricks Builder
- Includes a full set of features in every plan
- Free to try online at try.bricksbuilder.io before buying
- 60-day money-back guarantee
- Lifetime option at $599 covers unlimited sites
- No free version for live sites
- Starter, Business and Agency are yearly subscriptions
- Classic PHP theme rather than a block theme
Newspaper
- One-time purchase with no renewal
- Includes a paywall and opt-in builder
- Cloud Library of demos and templates
- Regular licence covers one website only
- Sold through ThemeForest, not WordPress.org
Pricing plans
Bricks Builder
StarterStarts here
$79/year
1 website sites
- Updates and support for the subscription term
- All features included
Business
$149/year
3 websites sites
- Updates and support for the subscription term
- All features included
Agency
$249/year
Unlimited sites
- Updates and support for the subscription term
- Eligible for Bricks Expert Listing
Newspaper
Regular LicenseStarts here
$59 once
1 site sites
- Theme and tagDiv Composer
- Cloud Library
- Paywall and opt-in builder
What Reddit says
Bricks Builder
Reddit users discuss Bricks Builder mostly in a positive way, covering the 2.4 release, tutorials, and users who are switching over from Elementor. Users comparing it with Elementor point to its cleaner code, and most visible posts are release notes, add-ons, and community templates rather than complaints.
Newspaper
Reddit posts about the Newspaper theme are few and mostly questions about whether Newspaper 12 is the right purchase. One user reports blurred homepage thumbnails on Newspaper X, and another says Kadence and Elegant were complicated to customise and asks whether Newspaper 12 is the best option.
Bricks Builder vs Newspaper questions
Is Bricks Builder better than Newspaper?
On our comparison Bricks Builder comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Bricks Builder or Newspaper?
Bricks Builder starts at $79/year and Newspaper starts at $59 once.
Can I get Bricks Builder or Newspaper cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Bricks Builder was 25% off last year.
Both products
Newspaper is a paid WordPress theme for news and magazine sites, with a page builder, paywall and newsletter tools.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $59 once
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Newspaper