State News – Regional News Elementor Theme
Version 1.0 · Elementor Theme · Built with WordPress, Elementor, PHP, CSS3
Overview#
State News is an Elementor Pro theme for state-level and local news portals, niche update sites and small newsrooms.
The header has a live clock, social icons, an off-canvas mobile menu and buttons for your YouTube channel and e-paper. The homepage loads news category by category with loop grid cards and a load more button, archives use a full-width grid, and there are ad areas in the sidebar, between posts and in a sticky sidebar slot. A fixed WhatsApp join button helps you build a group audience.
The demo scores 90+ on PageSpeed and every block can be edited in Elementor.
What is in the download#
- Elementor kit / template files
- Demo content XML
- HTML documentation
- Licence and changelog
Requirements#
- WordPress 6.0 or newer
- Hello Elementor theme (free) or any Elementor-ready theme
- Elementor (free) and Elementor Pro (bought separately)
- PHP 7.4 or newer, 256 MB memory limit recommended
Installation#
- Install the Hello Elementor theme and activate it.
- Install Elementor and Elementor Pro.
- Go to Elementor > Tools > Import / Export (or Templates > Kit Library > Import) and upload the kit ZIP.
- Import the demo posts with Tools > Import > WordPress if you want the same sample content.
- Open Templates > Theme Builder and check the header, footer, single post and archive conditions.
- Change the logo, colours and fonts in Site Settings.
- Replace the sample posts with your own.
Features#
Header#
- Logo and menu bar
- Live clock at the top
- Social icons
- Off-canvas mobile menu
- YouTube and e-paper buttons
Content#
- Category-wise news with loop grid cards
- Load more without page reload
- Archive grid with full-width thumbnails
- Post meta: date, time, category, author
- Social share buttons
Monetisation#
- Sidebar ad areas
- In-between post ads
- Sticky sidebar ad
- Ads swappable in Elementor
Extras#
- Fixed WhatsApp join button
- Simple footer with mobile menu
- Back to top button
- SEO-friendly heading structure
Mobile and page layouts#
Every page is responsive. The images below show the layout on desktop and phone.
Frequently asked questions#
Is Elementor Pro included?
No. Elementor Pro is required and must be bought from Elementor.
The kit import stops halfway.
Raise the PHP memory limit to 256 MB and the upload size to at least 64 MB, then try again.
Can I change the header and footer?
Yes. Open Templates > Theme Builder and edit them like any Elementor page.
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.
