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
Newspaper vs Thrive Themes
Thrive Themes wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Newspaper | Thrive Themes |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 6.7/10 | 8.6/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $59 once | $299/year |
| Free version | No | No |
| Refund window | – | 30 days |
| Billing | One-time payment | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | tagDiv | Thrive Themes |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Newspaper if…
- News publishers and magazine sites
- Editors running one news website
Choose Thrive Themes if…
- Creators and small businesses building sales and lead pages
- Coaches and course sellers using WordPress
Features
Newspaper
- tagDiv Composer
- Cloud Library
- Paywall builder
- Opt-in builder
- Newsletter tool
Thrive Themes
- Thrive Architect page builder
- Thrive Theme Builder
- Thrive Leads
- Thrive Quiz Builder
- Thrive Apprentice
- Thrive Optimize
- Updates and support
Pros and cons
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
Thrive Themes
- All 8 Thrive plugins are included in one suite
- Covers themes, page building, leads, quizzes and courses
- Unlimited updates while the license is in good standing
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Only the full suite is listed, with no single-plugin option
- No free version or lifetime plan is listed
- The $299 yearly price is a first-year offer; the list price is $599 per year
Pricing plans
Newspaper
Regular LicenseStarts here
$59 once
1 site sites
- Theme and tagDiv Composer
- Cloud Library
- Paywall and opt-in builder
Thrive Themes
Thrive Suite Yearly
$299/year
5 sites
- All 8 Thrive plugins and Thrive Theme Builder
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Thrive Suite QuarterlyStarts here
$149
5 sites
- Same features as the yearly plan
- 30-day money-back guarantee
What Reddit says
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.
Thrive Themes
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Newspaper vs Thrive Themes questions
Is Newspaper better than Thrive Themes?
On our comparison Thrive Themes comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Newspaper or Thrive Themes?
Newspaper starts at $59 once and Thrive Themes starts at $299/year.
Can I get Newspaper or Thrive Themes cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Conversion Focused WordPress Plugins
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $299/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Thrive Themes