=== HighNews ===

Contributors: afthemes
Requires at least: 4.0
Requires PHP: 7.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.1.1
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Tags: news, blog, entertainment, one-column, two-columns, three-columns, four-columns, grid-layout, block-patterns, block-styles, left-sidebar, right-sidebar, custom-header, flexible-header, custom-background, custom-logo, custom-menu, custom-colors, featured-images, full-width-template, post-formats, rtl-language-support, footer-widgets, translation-ready, theme-options, threaded-comments, wide-blocks

A starter theme called HighNews.

== Copyright ==

This theme, like WordPress, is licensed under the GPL.
Use it to make something cool, have fun, and share what you've learned with others.

HighNews is based on Underscores https://underscores.me/, (C) 2012-2017 Automattic, Inc.
Underscores is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL v2 or later.

HighNews is a child theme of "CoverNews". CoverNews Theme is licensed under the GPL v2. Copyright 2026 AF themes
HighNews is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL v2 or later.

== Description ==
HighNews makes it easy to build a professional news, magazine, blog, or publishing website without starting from scratch. With 50+ ready-to-import starter sites, you can quickly launch a complete website using the WordPress Block Editor, Elementor, or your preferred page builder. The theme combines flexible content layouts, customizable widgets, block patterns, engaging banner designs, light and dark modes, WooCommerce integration, RTL support, multilingual compatibility, and accessibility-friendly features to give you complete control over your site's design and content. Built for modern publishing, HighNews also integrates smoothly with popular WordPress plugins, helping you create a fast, flexible, and user-friendly website that is ready to grow with your audience. View Demo: https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/highnews/


== Installation ==

1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance > Themes and click Add New.
2. Click on Upload Theme, then select the theme's .zip file from your computer. Click Install Now.
3. After installation, click Activate to start using the theme.
4. To import demo content, go to Starter Sites under the HighNews menu in your dashboard.
5. To import Gutenberg block patterns, go to Block Patterns under the HighNews menu.
6. To import Elementor template kits, go to Elementor Kits under the HighNews menu.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

HighNews includes support for the following plugins:
- Gutenberg: Supports a variety of block patterns for enhanced customization.
- Elementor: Compatible with template kits and custom widgets for advanced layouts.
- Beaver Builder: Compatible with templates and custom sections for advanced layouts.
- Brizy: Compatible with templates and custom sections for advanced layouts.
- WooCommerce: Fully compatible with eCommerce functionality, including product grids and custom shop layouts.
- Yoast SEO: Supports enhanced SEO features and breadcrumbs for improved visibility.
- Contact Form 7: Easily create contact forms and integrate them into your pages.
- Jetpack: Compatible with Infinite Scroll, Content Options, and Related Posts.
- WPML: Ready for multilingual websites, making translation and localization seamless.
- gTranslate: Ready for multilingual websites, making translation and localization seamless.
- WeGlot: Ready for multilingual websites, making translation and localization seamless.


== Change-log ==
= 1.0.0 - Jul 21 2026 =
* Initial release


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