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Suga
Suga is a WordPress theme by bkninja built for news sites, magazines and blogs. It gives publishers a clean, modern layout and a drag-and-drop composer for arranging homepage modules, so you can plan an editorial front page without writing code.
- Version
- 1.6
- Released
- Aug 13, 2026
- Developer
- bkninja
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Suga 1.6
Version 1.6
Latest
- FixedFixed social counter.
- FixedFixed Gallery Post Type.
- FixedFixed some CSS issues.
- ImprovedBIG UPDATE: Improved the speed of the theme, Optimize for SEO.
What it does
News and magazine sites need to present a lot of content at once: breaking stories, technology updates, product roundups and category sections. This theme handles that with the BKNinja Composer Plugin, which lets you build your homepage by selecting and dragging modules into place. You can shape the layout to match your editorial plan, and a one-click demo import gives you a finished starting design to adapt instead of an empty page.
Navigation is covered by mega menu support, which displays posts inside category menus so readers can browse sections quickly. Ajax post loading brings in more articles without a page reload. The design is responsive across desktops, tablets and phones, it works with the Gutenberg block editor for writing posts, and WooCommerce compatibility lets you sell products on the same site. HTML, CSS and JS files are included for developers who want deeper customization.
Best for
- Online news and magazine publishers
- Bloggers covering technology or trending products
- Journalists running independent news sites
Features
Drag-and-drop homepage composer
The BKNinja Composer Plugin lets you build your homepage by selecting and dragging modules, so you can arrange layouts without any coding.
One-click demo import
Import one of the prebuilt demos to get a complete site structure in place, then replace the sample content with your own articles.
Mega menu support
Create category menus that display posts directly in the dropdown, giving readers a quick view of what each section contains.
Ajax post loading
Visitors can load more posts without the page reloading, which keeps long article lists easy to browse.
Responsive layout
The design adapts to desktops, tablets and smartphones so your stories read comfortably on any screen size.
Gutenberg ready
The theme supports the WordPress block editor, so writers can create and format posts with the familiar block-based tools.
WooCommerce compatibility
Add a shop to your news or magazine site with WooCommerce and sell products alongside your editorial content.
Source files included
HTML, CSS and JS files come with the theme, giving developers access to core files for advanced customization.
Questions about Suga
Do I need to know how to code to build the homepage?
No. The BKNinja Composer Plugin lets you build the homepage by selecting and dragging modules into place. You can arrange sections to fit your editorial layout without touching code, though HTML, CSS and JS files are included if you do want to customize further.
Can I sell products on a site using this theme?
Yes. The theme is compatible with WooCommerce, so you can add a store and sell products directly on your news or magazine site alongside your regular posts and category pages.
Does it work with the WordPress block editor?
It does. The theme is Gutenberg ready, so you and your writers can create and format posts using the standard WordPress block editor while the composer handles the homepage layout.
How does the theme help readers find more content?
Mega menus show posts inside category menus so readers can preview sections, and Ajax post loading lets them bring in more articles without reloading the page. Both help visitors keep browsing your archive.
Is Suga free?
The code of Suga 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 Suga is this?
Version 1.6, released Aug 13, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Suga?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Suga automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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