Colibri WP is a free WordPress theme with a drag and drop page builder that works inside the WordPress Customizer.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $79/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Colibri WP
Colibri WP vs Newspaper
Colibri WP wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Colibri WP | Newspaper |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.6/10 (better) | 6.7/10 |
| Starts at | $79/year | $59 once |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | – | – |
| Billing | Subscription | One-time payment |
| Active installs | 50K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | ExtendThemes | tagDiv |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Colibri WP if…
- Freelancers building small business sites
- Agencies with many client sites
- You want to start free
Choose Newspaper if…
- News publishers and magazine sites
- Editors running one news website
Features
Colibri WP
- Drag and drop components
- Customizer-based design
- 90+ website templates
- 150+ predefined blocks
- WooCommerce ready
- Multilanguage support
Newspaper
- tagDiv Composer
- Cloud Library
- Paywall builder
- Opt-in builder
- Newsletter tool
Pros and cons
Colibri WP
- Free version on WordPress.org
- Design inside the WordPress Customizer
- Agency plan covers unlimited sites
- The Personal plan covers one site only
- Lifetime Personal costs $169, about two years of the yearly plan
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
Colibri WP
PersonalStarts here
$79/year
1 site sites
- Full page builder
- Premium components
- Lifetime option at $169
Business
$99/year
5 sites sites
- Full page builder
- Premium components
Agency
$199/year
Unlimited sites
- Unlimited sites
- Premium components
Newspaper
Regular LicenseStarts here
$59 once
1 site sites
- Theme and tagDiv Composer
- Cloud Library
- Paywall and opt-in builder
What Reddit says
Colibri WP
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
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.
Colibri WP vs Newspaper questions
Is Colibri WP better than Newspaper?
On our comparison Colibri WP comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Colibri WP or Newspaper?
Colibri WP starts at $79/year and Newspaper starts at $59 once.
Can I get Colibri WP or Newspaper cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
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