=== BlockMag ===
Contributors: catchthemes
Requires at least: 5.9
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 5.6
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Tags: blog, one-column, two-columns, left-sidebar, right-sidebar, block-patterns, block-styles, custom-background, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, footer-widgets, full-site-editing,  threaded-comments, wide-blocks, translation-ready

== Description ==

BlockMag is a free magazine WordPress block theme for full site editing. This theme is fully responsive, intuitive, and visually appealing. It is a beautifully designed theme perfect for building magazines and news websites. This block-based theme comes with an array of powerful customization options. The theme includes an eye-catchy light color scheme that looks more appealing. With the help of an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, you can easily customize your site. The theme includes simple and easy-to-use block patterns. There are 19+ block patterns, 11 Templates, and 8 Templates Parts available in this theme to help you build the magazine site the way you want. Some of the block patterns are 404 Header, Ad Full Width After Header, CTA, Cover News, Featured News, Footer Three Columns, Header With Buttons, Header With Logo Center, Recent Blog With Sidebar, Search Header, Post Header Without BG, Logo With No Title, and many more. All the block patterns, Templates, and Templates Parts are fully responsive adapt to all screen sizes, are highly customizable, and have fast loading. Download BlockMag today and start building an amazing magazine website!

Frequently Asked Questions

* Can I change theme style to light?
When changing the theme style, it is recommended to clear the template customizations first. If the theme style is changed with previously-saved color values, those values will not be changed.

== Installation ==

1. In your admin panel, go to Appearance -> Themes and click the 'Add New' button.
2. Type in BlockMag in the search form and press the 'Enter' key on your keyboard.
3. Click on the 'Activate' button to use your new theme right away.
4. Go to https://catchthemes.com/themes/blockmag/#theme-instructions/ for a guide on how to customize this theme.
5. Navigate to Appearance -> Editor in your admin panel and customize to taste.

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.2 (Released: December 31, 2025) =
* Updated: WordPress 6.9 ready

= 1.2.1 (Released: July 29, 2025) =
* Updated: Header patterns with navigation block
* Updated: Minor CSS

= 1.2 (Released: May 20, 2025) =
* Bug Fixed: Theme pattern where fse slider are included were updated
* Bug Fixed: WP block heading color issue inside Cover Block and font size issues
* Updated: Form design issues in checkout
* Updated: Font size slug in theme json conflicting with WordPress default slug
* Updated: WordPress 6.8 ready

= 1.1.2 (Released: April 04, 2024) =
* Updated: WordPress 6.5 ready

= 1.1.1 (Released: March 30, 2024) =
* Updated: WordPress 6.4 ready

= 1.1 (Released: September 15, 2023) =
* Removed: Unnecessary SVG implementation
* Bug Fixed: Design issues in Latest News pattern

= 1.0.3 (Released: September 07, 2023) =
* Bug Fixed: Design issue with the Date (Reported by Marta)

= 1.0.2 (Released: August 21, 2023) =
* Bug Fixed: Navigation issue
* Updated: WordPress 6.3 ready

= 1.0.1 (Released: December 05, 2022) =
* Added: Info buttons and message
* Bug Fixed: Category/Tags archive pages showing all posts

= 1.0 (Released: November 19, 2022) =
* Initial Release


== Copyright ==

BlockMag WordPress Theme, 2021-2025 Catchthemes.com
BlockMag is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL.

BlockMag is based on CatchFSE WordPress Theme, 2021-2025 Catchthemes.com
CatchFSE is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL.

== Resources ==

* Images

Block Pattern Images:

Ad after Header
    https://stocksnap.io/photo/wedding-marriage-85LRMZ23QZ

Ad Full Width in Content
    https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1437379

Page/Post Header
    https://stocksnap.io/photo/flatlay-card-HZCONIDAHM

Header Media, Header Background, Subscribe background, contact image and icons are self illustrated images which includes images in screenshot.

All other images are self-shot by Catch Themes and released under same license as theme.

* Fonts
    Libre Baskerville
        Copyright (c) 2012, Pablo Impallari (www.impallari.com|impallari@gmail.com),
        Copyright (c) 2012, Rodrigo Fuenzalida (www.rfuenzalida.com|hello@rfuenzalida.com), with Reserved Font Name Libre Baskerville.
        License: SIL OPEN FONT LICENSE Version 1.1 - 26 February 2007

    Montserrat
        Copyright 2011 The Montserrat Project Authors (https://github.com/JulietaUla/Montserrat)
        License: SIL OPEN FONT LICENSE Version 1.1 - 26 February 2007
