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Rubik
Rubik is a WordPress theme built for news and magazine websites, made by bkninja. It gives you a clean, modern layout and a drag and drop composer for building homepage sections, so you can arrange your stories without writing code.
- Version
- 2.9.2
- Released
- Aug 12, 2026
- Developer
- bkninja
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Rubik 2.9.2
Version 2.9.2 · Aug 12, 2026
Latest
What it does
Running a news or magazine site means fitting a lot of content onto one homepage: latest stories, category highlights and featured pieces. This theme handles that with the BKNinja Composer, which lets you build homepage layouts by picking modules and dragging them into sections. You can rearrange and combine modules as often as you like, which makes it practical for sites covering technology, breaking news or lifestyle topics.
To get started faster, you can import one of several pre-designed demos in one click and adjust it from there. The layout is responsive and Bootstrap compatible, so pages adapt to different screen sizes. A mega menu shows posts inside category menu items, and Ajax loading brings in more articles without a full page reload, which keeps browsing smooth for readers moving through your archive.
Best for
- Online news portals and breaking news sites
- Technology and lifestyle magazines
- Bloggers who publish many posts across categories
Features
BKNinja drag and drop composer
Build homepage layouts by selecting modules and dragging them into sections, then rearrange them freely to create different page designs without any coding.
One-click demo import
Set up your site by importing one of several pre-designed demos, giving you a ready starting layout that you can adjust to suit your publication.
Responsive Bootstrap layout
The theme is responsive and Bootstrap compatible, so your articles and homepage sections adapt to phones, tablets and desktop screens.
Mega menu with posts
Display posts directly inside category menu items, so readers can preview stories from a section right from the navigation bar.
Ajax post loading
Load additional articles on the same page without a reload, letting visitors keep scrolling through your content in one continuous view.
Clean magazine design
A modern, uncluttered look keeps the focus on headlines, images and stories, which suits publications with a steady flow of new posts.
Rubik older versions
- 2.9Feb 2, 2024
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Rubik
Can I design my homepage without coding?
Yes. The BKNinja Composer lets you build homepage sections by choosing modules and dragging them into place. You can rearrange or swap modules whenever you want to change the layout, with no code required.
Is there a quick way to start with a finished layout?
The theme includes several pre-designed demos that you can import in one click. This gives you a complete starting point for a news or magazine site, which you can then customize with your own content and sections.
Will my site look right on mobile devices?
The layout is responsive and Bootstrap compatible, so it adjusts to different screen sizes. Your homepage modules, articles and menus are designed to display properly on phones, tablets and desktops.
How does the theme help readers find more content?
A mega menu shows posts inside category menu items, so readers can spot stories straight from the navigation. Ajax loading also brings in more articles without reloading the page.
Is Rubik free?
The code of Rubik 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 Rubik is this?
Version 2.9.2, released Aug 12, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Rubik?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Rubik automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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