Newsbox

Newsbox is a free, open-source Bootstrap 4 HTML5 multi-page website template for online newspapers and magazines, created by Colorlib and distributed by ThemeWagon.

What is Newsbox?

Newsbox is a responsive multi-page template that gives publishers a complete front-end layout for presenting news articles, videos, and advertising. It takes static content blocks — headlines, carousel items, video embeds, and form fields — and renders them in a clean, minimal design using Bootstrap v4.1.2 and jQuery. The template runs as static HTML/CSS/JS files without a server-side backend. It was created by Colorlib and is available free on ThemeWagon with commercial-use rights.

Key Features

• Bootstrap v4.1.2 and SCSS — the template is built on Bootstrap 4.1.2 with SCSS source files included for styling changes.
• Multi-page HTML structure — five HTML files provide separate pages for home, news, single post, and contact.
• Breaking news ticker — a jQuery simple Ticker plugin displays urgent headlines in an animated bar.
• Mega-menu and drop-down navigation — classyNav supports large menu structures for content-heavy news sites.
• Owl Carousel sliders — both news and video carousels use Owl Carousel for smooth transitions.
• Ad placement and social icons — dedicated banner areas and FontAwesome social media icons ship out of the box.
• Animated preloader and parallax — a CSS3 preloader, animated header, and parallax backgrounds enhance the browsing experience.

Who is it for?

Newsbox suits editors and developers who need a ready-made media layout without building from scratch.

• News website editors: set up a homepage with a breaking news ticker, featured carousel, and category sections.
• Magazine publishers: arrange articles, video galleries, and advertisements in the multi-page structure.
• Freelance web designers: use the SCSS source and plugin stack as a starting point for client projects.
• Community news teams: gather email signups through the newsletter form and publish updates quickly.

What can you do with Newsbox?

• Online newspapers: display a live headlines ticker and open top stories in a modal popup window.
• Magazines: showcase photo and video content with the dual carousels and hover effects.
• Small media outlets: collect subscriber emails through the included newsletter form UI.
• Event sites: build a promotional page with parallax backgrounds, ghost buttons, and an embedded Google map.

FAQ

Is Newsbox free to use?

Newsbox is free to download from ThemeWagon with no upfront cost. The open-source license permits commercial use, so you can build client websites, and you receive lifetime free updates. There are no hidden fees or recurring charges for using the template itself.

What files come with Newsbox?

The download package contains five HTML files for the multi-page layout, plus CSS and SCSS source stylesheets for customization. It also includes JavaScript source files, FontAwesome icon fonts, and the bundled library and plugin files such as Bootstrap 4.1.2, Owl Carousel, Magnific Popup, classyNav, Scrollup, and jQuery Waypoints.

Which browsers does Newsbox support?

Newsbox is tested to work across all major desktop and mobile browsers. The compatibility list includes Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, and Safari on desktop, plus mobile browsers through its responsive layout. This ensures readers can access the news site from any device.