=== Theme Name ===
Contributors: cawpthemes
Tags:  one-column, two-columns, three-columns, four-columns, grid-layout , custom-background, custom-logo, custom-menu, custom-header, editor-style, featured-images, footer-widgets, sticky-post, full-width-template, theme-options, translation-ready, threaded-comments, blog, photography
Requires at least: WordPress 5.6
Tested up to: WordPress 6.6
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag:  2.3.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html


== Donate link ==

[Donate link](https://cawpthemes.com/donation/)

vortexnews WordPress Theme, Copyright 2025 cawpthemes
vortexnews is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL

email       :   cawpthemes@gmail.com

License: Distributed under the terms of the Apache License, version 2.0 http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.html

All the icons taken from genericons licensed under GPL License.
http://genericons.com/


Documenatation Link: https://cawpthemes.com/docs/vortexnews-free-documentation/

Short description of your theme

== Description ==

Introducing VortexNews Free WordPress Theme - an all-in-one solution for elevating your journalism and media website. With its meticulously crafted design and powerful features, VortexNews provides a seamless user experience for readers and content creators alike. From professional news outlets to vibrant magazines, this theme strikes the perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics.VortexNews boasts a responsive design that ensures your website looks stunning on all devices. Choose from various customizable layouts to reflect your brand identity and editorial style effortlessly. Engage your audience with eye-catching content showcases, sliders, and grids, while integrated social media features help you connect and interact with readers directly.With dedicated support from our experienced team, VortexNews empowers you to tell captivating stories and establish a strong online presence. Download VortexNews Free WordPress Theme today and embark on a journey of engaging journalism in the digital era.


Theme Page: https://cawpthemes.com/vortexnews-premium-wordpress-theme/

Theme Demo: https://demo.cawpthemes.com/vortexnews-pro/

Documentation Link: https://cawpthemes.com/docs/theme-installation/

Support: https://cawpthemes.com/support/

Version: 2.2.3

Fixed:

1. All output should run through an escaping function before outputting.
 (You can use functions like esc_html_e(), esc_attr_e())). Example files:
   a. archive.php:55
   b. header.php:30
   c. inc/getstarted/getstart.php::14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27
   d. template-parts/footer/footer-copyright.php:6

 2. Block Patterns shouldn't be registered within the theme, only
 registering block styles are allowed. Example file: functions.php:271

  3. Avoid using the include for loading template files. Instead, use the
 get_template_part() function. Example file: inc/customizer.php::15, 17


  4. Add some introductory comments at the start of the files of
 functions.php, home-sections/section1.php

 5.Different version code between the files of readme.txt and languages/vortexnews.pot. Ensure that you have a unified version number across your theme for avoiding conflicts.


 6. Add more padding below between the logo and the menu.
 https://prnt.sc/EkgIummuyraY

 7.The banner image div class is showing an image placeholder when no image is set as the Advertisement Banner. Please make the placeholder hidden if no image is set. https://prnt.sc/uasy6pDQeGp4

 8.Use 3 digits version numbers. Currently, you are using 1.0.0.0 in your readme.txt

 9.Question: I am not sure what is the purpose of the Read More Button URL field. It should link to the actual post page as far as I know. If that's the case, what is the purpose of this URL field?https://prnt.sc/ElKAin1TY9zz

 10.The default colour combination doesn't seem to be looking good. Also, with full white background, I believe a lot can be done for better styling.

 11.In your promotional page "All About VortexNews", you wrote that on the Free version, it's not possible to add custom CSS / JS. But, I can easily add custom CSS from the Additional CSS section of the Customize area. I would suggest you edit the string to "Support to add custom JS".

 ====Version 1.0.3======

 Fixed:

 Need to escape the "Documentation", "Upgrade to Pro", "Premium Demo" strings using esc_html, in inc/getstarted/getstart.php::18, 22, 25. Also, you might have forgotten for template-parts/footer/footer-copyright.php:6

 Need to escape the output date in header.php:30. Maybe something like this:<span class="topbar-date-head"><?php echo esc_html( date_i18n( 'F j, Y' ) ); ?><p id="clock"></p></span>

 In home-sections/section1.php, please use your theme's actual name instead of the "YourThemename" placeholder.


  ====Version 1.0.4======

  Fixed:

  Did you check keyboard navigation using sub-menus? Also check in mobile view as well.
Handle while enqueueing own style and scripts needs to prefix with theme slug. Example, custom-style1 should be vortexnews-custom-style1.
It is recommended to use locally hosted Google fonts. https://make.wordpress.org/themes/2022/07/28/using-locally-hosted-google-fonts-in-themes/

===1.0.5===

Added typo option for Pro Settings

==.1.0.9==

Added the 404 settings

== 2.0.0==

Added Site Identity Settings


== 2.1.1 ===

License Information

== 2.1.5 ==

Define function needs to be in capital letter check other files too.

Add choies 'sanitize_callback' on category dropdown.

Escaping not done

archive.php L46


== 2.1.6 ==

Share Option in Archive Page

Woocomerce Button CSS

== 2.1.7 ==


Blog Page Template Correction

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== Installation ==

Download the theme zip file from your account on our website.
Go to Appearance > Themes in your WordPress dashboard.
Click the "Add New" button at the top of the screen, then click "Upload Theme".
Choose the theme zip file and click "Install Now".
Once the theme is installed, click the "Activate" button to activate it.


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== Upgrade Notice ==

Thank you for updating to the latest version of our theme! We've made some exciting improvements and fixed a few bugs to enhance your experience.

Please note that after updating, some settings or features may require reconfiguration. If you encounter any issues, please refer to our documentation or contact our support team for assistance.

We appreciate your continued support and feedback as we strive to provide the best possible theme for your needs.

== Credits ==

This theme includes the following third-party assets:

jQuery (licensed under the MIT license)
Bootstrap CSS and JavaScript (licensed under the MIT license)
Font Awesome Icons (licensed under the SIL Open Font License)
Google Fonts (licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0)

== License ==

This theme includes components from the Bootstrap framework.

Bootstrap is distributed under the terms of the MIT License:

= Bootstrap =
* Mark Otto
* copyright 2011-2025, Mark Otto
* https://getbootstrap.com/docs/4.0/getting-started/download/
* License: Code released under the MIT License.
* https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/blob/main/LICENSE

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:

The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in
all copies or substantial portions of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN
THE SOFTWARE.

== wptt-webfont-loader ==

  Source: https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader/
  License: WPTT, https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader/blob/master/LICENSE
  Code: https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader/blob/master/wptt-webfont-loader.php

== upsell-section ==

  Source: https://github.com/dingo-d/wordpress-theme-customizer-extra-custom-controls/
  License: https://github.com/dingo-d/wordpress-theme-customizer-extra-custom-controls/blob/master/LICENSE.md

== Support ==

If you have any questions or need assistance with this theme, please visit our support page at https://cawpthemes.com/support/. You can also contact us directly via email at cawpthemes@gmail.com. We strive to respond to all support requests within 24 hours. Thank you for choosing our theme!


* Stocksnap Images
  License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) 
  Source: https://stocksnap.io/license

  Header Image, Copyright Travel Adventures
  License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
  Source: https://stocksnap.io/photo/woman-beach-OQ7ZZXSTN7

  Blog Image, Copyright  Matt Moloney
  License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
  Source: https://stocksnap.io/photo/urban-fashion-7IOQMO7JTF


Image Folder Images/Icons
Clip Art & All other Images/Icon have been used in images folder, Created by CA WP Themes. Also they are GPL Licensed and free to use and free to redistribute further.
     
For any help you can mail us at cawpthemes@gmail.com