LocalMag – Local News Theme for GeneratePress
Version 1.0 · GeneratePress Theme · Built with WordPress, GeneratePress, PHP, CSS3, HTML5
Overview#
LocalMag is a news design for GeneratePress made for local and city news. It shows stories in several layouts so a busy homepage still reads clearly.
You get a newspaper homepage with animation effects, custom blog and archive pages, an author box, related posts, social sharing and a custom footer. Each element is separate, so a change in one block does not break the site.
It keeps GeneratePress speed, with 90+ PageSpeed on the demo.
What is in the download#
- GeneratePress customizer .json
- Elements and demo content .xml
- Child theme / custom CSS
- HTML documentation
- Licence and changelog
Requirements#
- WordPress 6.0 or newer
- GeneratePress theme (free, from WordPress.org)
- GP Premium plugin (bought separately from GeneratePress)
- GenerateBlocks (free), and GenerateBlocks Pro where the documentation says so
- PHP 7.4 or newer
Requires GeneratePress (free) and GP Premium. GP Premium is not included and must be bought by the buyer from GeneratePress.
Installation#
- Install and activate the free GeneratePress theme from Appearance > Themes > Add New.
- Install GP Premium and activate the Elements, Blog, Colors and Typography modules.
- Install GenerateBlocks (and GenerateBlocks Pro if the documentation lists it).
- Go to Appearance > GeneratePress > Import / Export and import the customizer .json file from the package.
- Import the elements and demo content with Tools > Import > WordPress using the .xml file.
- Set your homepage under Settings > Reading and assign the menus.
- Change the logo, colours and fonts in the Customizer.
Features#
Design#
- Newspaper homepage with several post layouts
- Animation effects
- Custom blog and archive pages
- Custom footer section
Reader features#
- Social sharing
- Author box and related posts
- Mobile responsive
Performance#
- 90+ PageSpeed on the demo
- SEO-friendly markup
Mobile and page layouts#
Every page is responsive. The images below show the layout on desktop and phone.
Frequently asked questions#
Is GP Premium included?
No. GP Premium (and GenerateBlocks Pro where needed) must be bought from GeneratePress. The design files in this package work on top of it.
Will GeneratePress updates break the design?
No. The design is stored as Elements and Customizer settings, which GeneratePress keeps across updates.
The import file is rejected. What should I check?
Make sure GP Premium is active and its Import / Export module is turned on before importing the .json file.
Can I use a different parent theme?
No. The layout depends on GeneratePress and its Elements module.
Support#
Use the comments or support section on the Codester item page. Please include your hosting type, PHP or WordPress version and a screenshot of any error so the problem can be reproduced quickly.
Changelog#
Version 1.0 – First release on Codester.
Credits#
Interface icons follow the open-source Lucide style. Technology names and logos belong to their owners. Demo photos and articles are placeholders and are not included.
