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Qalam Theme
Qalam Theme is a WordPress theme for news portals, online magazines and blog websites, made by SaurabhSharma. It pairs a clean, responsive design with Elementor templates, Kirki Customizer options and a bundled post display plugin, so publishers can lay out a lot of content in an orderly way.
- Version
- 2.5.0
- Released
- Sep 10, 2026
- Developer
- SaurabhSharma
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Qalam Theme 2.5.0
Version 2.5.0
Latest
- ImprovedUpdated bundled WP Post Modules (Elementor) plugin to v2.8.0
- ImprovedElementor tested upto 4.2.4
- ImprovedEnsured compatibility upto WordPress 7.1 and php 8.5.0
- FixedWP_Filesystem_Base::exists() error in bfi_thumb.php
- FixedCSS styling conflict of search and submit buttons with Elementor
What it does
News and magazine sites carry a steady flow of articles, and they need a layout that can present many posts clearly on any screen. This theme is built for that job. It uses semantic markup with schema microdata, adapts to desktops, tablets and phones, and includes Retina ready graphics and icons. You can choose a boxed or stretched layout and adjust width settings, and theme options run through the Kirki Customizer with a live preview, so most design changes need no code.
For building pages, the theme works with the Elementor page builder and ships with more than 10 Elementor templates as starting points. It also includes the WP Post Modules plugin, which displays posts in many styles on any page or in widget areas. Built-in advertisement spots give you places to run ads alongside your content. The theme is compatible with WooCommerce if you want to sell products, and with Elementor Pro for extra design options.
Best for
- Online newspapers and news portals
- Digital magazines publishing many articles daily
- Bloggers and journalists running ad-supported sites
Features
Responsive and Retina ready
Layouts adjust to desktops, tablets and smartphones, and graphics and icons stay sharp on high-resolution Retina displays.
Boxed or stretched layouts
Pick a boxed or stretched site layout and adjust dynamic width settings to suit the look of your publication.
Kirki Customizer theme options
Theme settings live in the Kirki Customizer with a live preview, so you can change the design and see results without writing code.
Elementor page templates
More than 10 Elementor templates are included, giving you ready starting points for building news and magazine pages.
WP Post Modules plugin included
The bundled WP Post Modules plugin presents posts in a range of display styles and can be placed on any page or widget area.
Built-in advertisement spots
Placed ad spots across the layout let you run advertisements next to your articles without building ad areas yourself.
Schema microdata markup
The theme uses semantic markup with schema microdata, which gives search engines structured information about your content.
WooCommerce and Elementor Pro compatible
The theme works with WooCommerce for adding a shop and with Elementor Pro for more advanced page design.
Qalam Theme older versions
- 2.4.0Jan 234 improvements, 2 fixes
- 2.3.0Jun 20, 20254 improvements
- 2.2.0May 12, 20251 new, 7 improvements
- 2.1.1Sep 12, 2024
- 2.0.1Nov 17, 2023
- 2.0.0Nov 15, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Qalam Theme
Can I build my pages with Elementor?
Yes. The theme is built to work with the Elementor page builder and includes more than 10 Elementor templates to start from. It is also compatible with Elementor Pro if you want its additional design features.
Does it have places for advertisements?
Yes. The theme includes advertisement spots placed throughout the layout, so you can display ads alongside your articles and pages without setting up custom ad areas on your own.
What does the included WP Post Modules plugin do?
WP Post Modules lets you show posts in a variety of display styles. You can place these post modules on any page or in widget areas, which is useful for building homepages and category sections on a news or magazine site.
Can I sell products on a site using this theme?
The theme is compatible with WooCommerce, so you can add a store to your news or magazine site, for example to sell subscriptions, merchandise or other products next to your editorial content.
Is Qalam Theme free?
The code of Qalam Theme 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 Qalam Theme is this?
Version 2.5.0, released Sep 10, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Qalam Theme?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Qalam Theme automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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