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 Zakra
Zakra wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Newspaper | Zakra |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 6.7/10 | 8.8/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $59 once | $69/year |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | One-time payment | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 30K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 30% off |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | tagDiv | ThemeGrill |
| 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 Zakra if…
- Small business sites on a budget
- Freelancers building client sites
- You want to start free
Features
Newspaper
- tagDiv Composer
- Cloud Library
- Paywall builder
- Opt-in builder
- Newsletter tool
Zakra
- Full WooCommerce support
- Header and mobile menu controls
- Blog layouts
- Sidebar and layout options
- Typography and color controls
- Page builder and Gutenberg support
- Footer and top bar builder
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
Zakra
- Free version is available on WordPress.org
- Lifetime plans are offered alongside annual plans
- Agency plan covers unlimited sites
- 14-day money-back guarantee on listed plans
- No free trial is listed
- Lower plans are limited to 3 or 10 websites
Pricing plans
Newspaper
Regular LicenseStarts here
$59 once
1 site sites
- Theme and tagDiv Composer
- Cloud Library
- Paywall and opt-in builder
Zakra
Zakra ProStarts here
$69/year
up to 3 websites sites
- Access to Pro features
- 30+ starter templates
- Priority support
Zakra Plus
$99/year
up to 10 websites sites
- Free BlockArt Blocks Pro license
- More starter templates
- Priority support
Zakra Pro
$279 lifetime
up to 3 websites sites
- Access to Pro features
- 30+ starter templates
- Priority support
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.
Zakra
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Newspaper vs Zakra questions
Is Newspaper better than Zakra?
On our comparison Zakra comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Newspaper or Zakra?
Newspaper starts at $59 once and Zakra starts at $69/year.
Can I get Newspaper or Zakra cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Zakra was 30% off last year.
Both products
Zakra is a free multipurpose WordPress theme that provides endless possibilities to create sites of any niche, including business, blogging, eCommerce, and portfolio.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Zakra