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Fonix
Fonix is a WordPress theme by RivaxStudio built for newspapers, magazines and other editorial websites. It gives publishers multiple layout choices, a theme options panel and news-focused elements such as a featured slider and a breaking news ticker, so articles can be presented in a clean, readable way.
- Version
- 3.5
- Released
- Jun 22, 2026
- Developer
- RivaxStudio
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Fonix 3.5
Version 3.5 · Jun 22, 2026
Latest
- FixedLong Divider Heading Text In Mobile
- ImprovedCompatibility: WordPress 7.0
- ImprovedCompatibility: WooCommerce 10.8
- ImprovedEnvato Market Plugin 2.0.14
What it does
News and magazine sites need to show a lot of content at once without feeling cluttered. This theme handles that with multiple layout options, clean typography and a featured slider that puts top stories up front. A breaking news ticker keeps the latest headlines visible, and support for video, audio, gallery and standard post formats lets editors mix story types on the same site.
Most design changes happen in the theme options panel, where you can adjust colors, fonts and other elements without writing code. Typography settings draw on Google Fonts, the layout is responsive across desktops, tablets and phones, and built-in ad spaces give you places to run advertising. It also works with WooCommerce for selling merchandise or digital products, and it is translation and RTL ready for multilingual publications.
Best for
- Online newspapers and local news outlets
- Fashion, lifestyle and niche magazine websites
- Multilingual or RTL editorial publications
Features
Multiple layout options
Pick from several layout choices to match the look of your publication and its branding, whether you run a local news outlet or a niche magazine.
Theme options panel
Change colors, fonts and other design elements from a settings panel, so you can personalize the site without touching any code.
Google Fonts typography controls
Typography settings include Google Fonts, giving you control over how headlines and body text look for readability and consistent branding.
Featured slider and news ticker
Highlight top stories in a featured slider and run a breaking news ticker that keeps the newest headlines in front of readers.
Multiple post formats
Publish video, audio, gallery and standard article posts, so your coverage can include more than text when a story calls for it.
Ad-ready spaces
Placed ad spaces give you set areas for advertising, so you can run ads within the design of the site.
Social sharing and WooCommerce
Visitors can share articles on popular social platforms, and WooCommerce compatibility lets you add a store for merchandise, subscriptions or digital products.
Translation and RTL ready
The theme is prepared for translation and right-to-left languages, which suits multilingual publications and readers in RTL regions.
Questions about Fonix
Can I change the look of Fonix without coding?
Yes. The theme options panel lets you adjust colors, fonts and other design elements without code. You can also choose between multiple layout options and set typography using Google Fonts to match your publication's branding.
Does the theme support video and podcast style posts?
It supports multiple post formats, including video, audio, galleries and standard articles. That lets you publish different kinds of stories on the same site while keeping a consistent layout.
Can I sell products or show ads on my news site?
The theme includes placed ad spaces for running advertising, and it is compatible with WooCommerce, so you can add an online store to sell merchandise, subscriptions or digital products alongside your editorial content.
Will it work for a site in Arabic or another RTL language?
Yes. Fonix is translation and RTL ready, so it can be used for multilingual sites and for publications written in right-to-left languages.
Is Fonix free?
The code of Fonix is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Fonix is this?
Version 3.5, released Jun 22, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Fonix?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Fonix automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
