News Website Templates for Newspapers, Portals and Review Sites

By Manob Editorial · October 15, 2026

A news website template gives a publisher a home page with a lead story, section pages, article layouts and ad space. Manob lists five news, newspaper and review templates. Two are Next.js and one is a WordPress theme. A template gives the layout, but a news site also needs a system for daily publishing.

A news website template is a ready design for a news, newspaper or review site. Readers arrive for the latest story, so the home page and the article page carry most of the design work. This guide compares five templates on Manob that carry news, newspaper or review wording in their names, and says what each one needs in order to run. WordPress magazine themes are covered in our magazine guide.

Can a news template handle daily publishing?

A template gives you the design of a home page and an article page, but not an editorial workflow. Daily publishing needs a content system where editors write, schedule and publish stories without touching code. That usually means a WordPress install, a headless content tool or a custom admin panel. Decide on that system before you pick the template, because the design has to match the data it receives.

Which news template suits a general news site?

The News24 and Inews newspaper templates are named for general news and newspapers, so they are the closest fit for a site that covers many topics. Start with those two. Then check the section pages for the topics you cover, such as local news, sport, business or politics, and count how many you need.

Newspaper and general news templates

News24 Responsive Newspaper and News Magazine Template: best for a general news site

The name points to a responsive newspaper and magazine layout, so this template suits a site that covers many topics every day. Check the framework on the listing before you buy, because the way you publish depends on it. Look for a lead story block, section grids and a clear article page with a date, a byline and room for related stories.

Inews Modern Responsive Newspaper Template: best for a newspaper with a clean layout

Inews is listed as a newspaper template. Check its listing for layout and responsive details before you buy. It suits a publisher that wants a clean home page with a clear hierarchy of stories. Check the listing's framework and the included page types. If you need Next.js or a specific content tool, confirm that before you commit, since the framework decides who can maintain the site.

Tech news and review templates

Trendexa Modern Tech News and Product Review Template: best for a tech news or review site

This template is named for tech news and product reviews, so it suits a site that publishes news and rates products. Review pages need room for specifications, a score or verdict and a call to action to buy. Check that the template includes those layouts, and that it handles a long comparison table on a small screen.

Trendexa Modern Next.js News and Product Review Template: best for a team with a developer

The Next.js version of the Trendexa design is built on a different stack. It suits a team that has a developer to run and host the site, and that wants a modern React-based front end. It needs more technical skill than an HTML or WordPress template, so budget for that work before you choose it.

WordPress news and magazine theme

Chrono News Elementor Blog Magazine and News WordPress Theme: best for a blog-style news site that editors update

Chrono News is a WordPress theme built for Elementor. It suits a blog-style news site where editors publish posts often and want a dashboard. Elementor gives visual control over the home page, but it adds one more layer to maintain. Keep WordPress, the theme and every plugin updated, and test the article layout after each update.

What to check before you buy

• Article layout. Check the article page shows a headline, a date, an author and a clear place for images and captions.
• Section pages. Each topic you cover needs its own page. Count the sections against your editorial plan.
• Advertising slots. If you sell or place ads, check where the template puts banner and in-article slots, and how they look on a phone.
• Search and categories. Readers look for older stories by topic or keyword. Confirm the template includes search and category pages.
• Framework and maintenance. A Next.js or HTML template needs a different skill from a WordPress theme. Check the listing before you commit. For static options, see our HTML5 templates guide.

When a news template won't fit

A template is a design and a set of pages. It does not give you a newsroom. It does not manage editorial approvals, breaking news alerts, paid subscriptions, legal review or archive search at scale. A publisher that needs those should buy a content system and build on it, or commission a custom build. A template also works poorly if the brand depends on an unusual layout, because you will spend more time changing the design than writing stories. Our guide to customizing a WordPress theme shows how far a template can be changed.

If none of these fits, browse every site template on Manob. Each one can be previewed before purchase, so open the demo and check the article page on a phone.

Regular vs Extended License

The Regular License covers a single end product where end users aren't charged. A publisher's own news site, where readers read for free, is normally that kind of product. The Extended License applies when end users are charged, for example through paid subscriptions or a paywall. Neither license lets you redistribute the source files as they are. If you build news sites for other publishers, each site is its own end product, so check the terms for each one. The Regular vs Extended License guide has the full comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is a news website template?

A news website template is a pre-built site design for a news, newspaper or review publisher. It usually includes a home page with a lead story, section pages, article layouts and a contact page. You replace the placeholder text and images with your own, and the design stays. It gives you a layout to start from, but the site still needs a way to publish stories.

Can a news template publish stories every day?

The template shows stories, but it does not decide how they are written, scheduled or approved. Daily publishing needs a content system such as WordPress, a headless content tool or a custom admin panel. Choose that system first, then check the template receives content in the form it provides.

Is a Next.js news template better than a WordPress one?

Neither is better in general. A Next.js template suits a team with a developer who can run and host it. A WordPress theme suits editors who want a dashboard and plugins. Pick the option your team can maintain, because a news site that stops updating loses readers quickly.

Can I use a news template for a review site?

Yes, if the review layouts match your needs. The Trendexa templates are named for product reviews and suit a site that rates products. Check the review page for a specification table, a verdict and room for buying links. Add an affiliate or disclosure policy if you earn money from links, and check that the template's layout allows it.

Do news templates include privacy or editorial policy pages?

A template may include a page layout for these policies, but it does not write them. Privacy, corrections and editorial policy pages depend on your country, your business and the data you collect. Ask a qualified adviser to review them before you publish.

Can I build news sites for clients with one template?

Not on one license. Each client site is its own end product, so each one needs a license that fits how it is used. You may not redistribute the source files as they are, which also means you cannot resell the template itself. Keep a record of which license covers each site, and read the Extended License terms for any site that charges readers.