BuddyX Pro Theme wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | BuddyX Pro Theme | Newspaper |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.9/10 (better) | 6.7/10 |
| Starts at | $79/year | $59 once |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 30 days | – |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | One-time payment |
| Active installs | 3K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | 30% off | – |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | Wbcom Designs | tagDiv |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Pro PersonalStarts here
$79/year
1 site
Pro Professional
$119/year
5 sites
Pro Agency
$199/year
Unlimited sites
Regular LicenseStarts here
$59 once
1 site sites
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
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.
On our comparison BuddyX Pro Theme comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
BuddyX Pro Theme starts at $79/year and Newspaper starts at $59 once.
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. BuddyX Pro Theme was 30% off last year.
Wbcom Designs is a WordPress development agency that builds and maintains community platforms, course websites, and online stores with a focus on integration and ongoing support.
Newspaper is a paid WordPress theme for news and magazine sites, with a page builder, paywall and newsletter tools.