OldPaper - Ultimate Magazine & Blog Theme 1.7.0

OldPaper is a "revolutionary" premium WordPress theme by Pixelwars (and later updated by CoderKube/ThunderThemes) designed specifically for creative magazines, news portals, and professional blogs. It stands out for its unique "vintage-meets-modern" aesthetic, combining a classic newspaper feel with a clean, high-performance digital framework.

Here is a breakdown of its features and current standing in 2025:

## Key Features & Design

7 Predefined Skins: Includes several "ready-to-go" color and layout schemas that can be swapped instantly to change the mood of the site (from minimalist tech to classic news).

Taqyeem Review System: The theme often bundles the premium Taqyeem plugin ($22 value), allowing you to create professional product reviews with stars, points, or percentage ratings.

Chess Layout: A unique "checkerboard" style post grid that provides a high-impact visual look for homepage content.

Retina Ready & Responsive: Built on the Twitter Bootstrap framework, ensuring your magazine looks as crisp on an iPhone as it does on a 4K monitor.

Header Ad Management: Dedicated options in the admin panel to easily insert and manage advertisement banners, crucial for monetizing a magazine site.

## Technical Specifications

Feature

Details

Framework

Built on Redux Framework for an extensive and intuitive options panel.

Typography

Integration with 600+ Google Webfonts for complete brand control.

Post Formats

Full support for Video, Audio, Gallery, Quote, and Image post types.

SEO & Speed

Coded with LESS and optimized for fast loading and clean schema markup.

Compatibility

Tested for WordPress 6.7+ and WooCommerce for integrated shop functionality.

## Customization Options

OldPaper is highly flexible through its Live Customizer and Theme Options Panel, allowing you to:

Switch between Boxed or Full-width layouts.

Upload custom logos and favicons.

Add "Breaking News" tickers above the header or below the footer.

Customize CSS on the fly with a built-in editor for advanced users.

### Current Update Status (2025)

As of late 2025, OldPaper has reached version 1.8.1. The developers have focused recent updates on ensuring full compatibility with the Gutenberg block editor and the latest versions of PHP 8.x, ensuring the theme remains secure and fast in the modern WordPress ecosystem.

Would you like me to help you configure the "Breaking News" ticker for your site, or would you like to see a list of other "vintage" magazine themes for comparison?