=== SideNews ===
Contributors: afthemes
Requires at least: 5.0
Requires PHP: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.1.13
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

SideNews is a lightweight, SEO-friendly WordPress child theme of MoreNews for blogs, magazines, and news portals. Featuring 1-click demo import, live customizer, header/footer builders, 9+ custom widgets, multiple banner layouts, light/dark mode, and full WooCommerce compatibility, it supports Gutenberg and Elementor for easy drag-and-drop customization. Fully AMP and SEO-optimized, Core Web Vitals-friendly, multilingual and RTL-ready, SideNews provides fast, engaging, and globally-ready WordPress websites for publishers. Explore SideNews: https://afthemes.com/products/sidenews/

== 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.

SideNews 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.

SideNews is a child theme of "MoreNews". MoreNews Theme is licensed under the GPL v2. Copyright 2025 AF themes
SideNews is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL v2 or later.

== Description ==
 SideNews is a user-friendly WordPress theme designed for news, blog, and magazine websites. It lets you quickly set up your site with one-click demo imports and easily manage content using 9+ custom widgets. The theme offers stylish options like various banners, light/dark mode, and is customizable via the live customizer. Supporting RTL languages and compatible with Elementor, Gutenberg blocks, and WooCommerce, it even allows for seamless integration of an online store. SideNews is optimized for search engines and comes with dedicated support. Explore demos and documentation at https://afthemes.com/products/sidenews/.

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

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

SideNews includes support for the following plugins:

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

== Change-log ==
= 1.0.12 - Jun 24 2025 =
* Update - Footer Style improvement
* Fixed - Some styling glitch

= 1.0.11 - Jun 19 2025 =
* Update - Footer Style improvement
* Fixed - Some styling glitch

= 1.0.9 - May 23 2025 =
* Update - Footer Style improvement
* Fixed - Some styling glitch

= 1.0.8 - May 11 2025 =
* Update - Footer Style improvement
* Fixed - Some styling glitch

= 1.0.7 - Apr 22 2025 =
* Update - Block Style improvement
* Fixed - Some styling glitch

= 1.0.5 - Apr 05 2025 =
* Update - Block Style improvement
* Fixed - Some styling glitch

= 1.0.3 - Mar 22 2025 =
* New - Banner Layout
* Option - Apperance > Customize > Main Banner Options > Main Banner

= 1.0.2 - Mar 18 2025 =
* New - Header image postion to Above Site Title
* Option - Apperance > Customize > Header Options > Header Image > Header Image Mode

= 1.0.1 - Mar 04 2025 =
* Elementor update

= 1.0.0 - Feb 18 2025 =
* Initial release


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