=== NewsCave ===

Contributors: afthemes
Requires at least: 5.0
Requires PHP: 7.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.0.0
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 NewsCave.

== 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.

NewsCave 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.

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

== Description ==
NewsCave is a fast, responsive, and SEO-friendly dark mode WordPress theme designed for modern news sites, online magazines, blogs, newspaper portals, and digital publishers. Powered by lightweight code and speed optimization, NewsCave delivers exceptional performance, high Core Web Vitals, and an enhanced dark UI/UX for comfortable nighttime reading. It features 50+ pre-designed starter sites fully compatible with the Gutenberg Block Editor, Elementor, and popular page builders for instant one-click demo import. Built with customizable header/footer layouts, flexible block patterns, category banner styles, seamless WooCommerce integration, full RTL and multilingual (WPML) readiness, and accessibility-focused standards, it gives you complete design control. NewsCave integrates smoothly with leading plugins like Yoast SEO, Rank Math, Jetpack, and Contact Form 7 to help you launch a high-traffic, professional news or magazine publication with ease. Explore the live preview and demo at https://afthemes.com/products/newscave/

== 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 NewsCave menu in your dashboard.
5. To import Gutenberg block patterns, go to Block Patterns under the NewsCave menu.
6. To import Elementor template kits, go to Elementor Kits under the NewsCave menu.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

NewsCave 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 - Aug 11 2026 =
* Initial release

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