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Hello! My WordPress site was running Newspaper 9, and this morning, I downloaded version 12.6.8. It says I’m registered, and I’ve updated the license key in System status using the original purchase code I got when I first bought the theme. When I “reset key,” it says “your theme is not registered.” I then go to “Activate Now” and enter the code again and hit “Activate.” The message I get is “Theme successfully activated. Thank you for buying our product.” I click “OK”. When I go to “Prebuilt Websites,” I get this message “An issue has been encountered while trying to validate your license key.”
Also, when I try to choose a prebuilt website, it takes me to the demo page. I can’t figure out how to actually install the prebuilt website. Help?
I have an issue on my planned site cheeselogs.co.uk that I can’t seem to resolve easily regarding the header.
I have installed the header REEL NEWS PRO on the site, it displays fine on desktop but on mobile view there is no white space between the end of the header and the start of the post (as seen on the left).
Using the Inspect function on the website, I can force it on the .tdi_3 tag.
The CSS would be:
@media (max-width: 767px) {
.td-container, .tdc-row, .tdc-row-composer {
width: 100%;
padding-left: 20px;
padding-right: 20px;
padding-block-end: 18%;
}
}
But I can’t seem to make this work on custom code.
Have got myself into a right tizzy with this header … have added custom code to force display of the SVG to none, and have probably added additional unlogical code to try and get it to do what I’m intending.
Some pointers would be appreciated. Thank you!
(For a future update, please consider adding more customisation to the header to make it easier to adapt)

Hello,
Please also ensure your plugins are updated and compatible with the PHP version.
Thank you!
According to your email, I have updated the wpbakery plugin and it gives me errors as you can see in the attached screenshot./Users/ricardogarciavicente/Desktop/Captura de pantalla 2024-11-13 a las 11.55.04.png
Hello!
Yes. Check this thread and make sure you set up the page in the mobile editor as explained here: https://forum.tagdiv.com/topic/issues-with-buddypress-in-mobile-theme/. We have 3 options available for mobile versions that you can use:
1. Responsive version: A responsive version of your website looks similar to the desktop version. TagDiv Composer is used to edit the page. Click on the mobile viewport: https://www.screencast.com/t/XDQJedlggSB. You can see your mobile version there and edit or adjust the elements to look better.
2. Mobile pages: https://tagdiv.com/newspaper-10-3-7-update-brings-customizable-and-fast-mobile-pages
3. Mobile theme plugin: The Mobile Theme is a performance-optimized theme included in the main Newspaper theme that only loads on mobile devices. It comes with its own templates and designs for pages, posts, categories, etc., so your current templates from the desktop theme will get converted to the mobile theme layout. Please see https://forum.tagdiv.com/the-mobile-theme/ and https://forum.tagdiv.com/mobile-theme-introduction/ for more information.
A full explanation is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpGkOnJeNZY
If you need to use mobile version 1 or 2, then you need to uninstall the Mobile Theme plugin and AMP.
Thank you!
Hello!
For me, it works well with the latest theme update.
Which error did you get? Please check the console as well.
Thank you!
Hello!
For me, it is working well in the latest theme update.
Can you please provide more information about how you’ve set the code?
A solution for sending a screenshot/video is this:
Download, capture, and send: https://www.techsmith.com/jing-tool.html
After making the screenshot, you will have a link; paste it here.
Thank you!
Could you send me the file to update the WPBakery Page Builder?
Hi,
1. The numbers are the comment count. The option to disable them is in the theme panel https://prnt.sc/ALrsMiHSzJFH
2. The logo should have an aria-label attribute. We actually wanted to add it for the logo in the previous update, but it looks like our developer team hasn’t added it yet unfortunately. Adding it would require modifying the theme code. I could provide the instructions for how to do it.
Or it could be done by building the footer using widgets, inside a blank footer template https://prnt.sc/mQOf6d4WLCy6 Then the logo can be displayed using HTML and contain the aria-label. If you want I will help with it. I will need admin login for the website, which you can send by email at contact@tagdiv.com Please also include a link to this topic.
3. The sub-footer has 2 containers, a smaller one for the copyright text, and a larger one for the menu. Normally these are displayed side by side. So like this https://prnt.sc/pgqy9XduMl7q
Your code makes both containers full width and one below the other. This looks better if there is more copyright text, and a larger menu. You could continue using that code. Why exactly would you like to eliminate it?
Let me know.
Thank you!
Hello,
You have mobile page, so please edit the mobile page https://i.imgur.com/MNB4w9m.png -> https://tagdiv.com/newspaper-10-3-7-update-brings-customizable-and-fast-mobile-pages/
This video is about Responsive Newspaper Theme, Mobile Theme, Mobile Pages & Templates -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpGkOnJeNZY .
Thank you!
Hello,
I recommend that we handle the theme update for you because, given that it’s such an old version, issues may still arise even if you attempt a gradual update. However, if you prefer, we can take care of the update and ensure everything works correctly.
Please contact our custom work team https://tagdiv.com/submit-a-request/
Thank you!
Hello,
I recommend that we handle the theme update for you because, given that it’s such an old version, issues may still arise even if you attempt a gradual update. However, if you prefer, we can take care of the update and ensure everything works correctly.
Please contact our custom work team https://tagdiv.com/submit-a-request/
Thank you!
Hello,
This topic is for a technical consultation on Newspaper theme.
We use the Newspaper theme from tagDiv on some of our websites, but we stayed at v8.7, the team who was in charge of maintaining these sites never updated it because of poor technical organization. Currently we want to upgrade the theme on all sites and move to the latest version 12.6.6
It is impossible to update it automatically because the theme management panel does not offer this option, so we followed the procedure described on the documentation to update it manually.
Unfortunately after installing and activating the theme, we noticed a behavior discrepancy on the site, in fact, the content of the site pages was no longer displayed correctly, and there were strange character strings which were embedded everywhere on the pages.
Is there a particular procedure that you can advise us to upgrade our version 8.7 to 12.6.6, or we have to do several upgrades going through the intermediate versions (9, 10, 11, then 12)? And if so, is there a repository where we can download these versions, because the merchant site only offers the latest version for download.
While awaiting a response, we thank you for the attention you would give to our request.
Kindly
Hello,
Upon a quick analysis, I noticed that you’re using an older version of the theme.
I recommend updating the theme to version 12.6.8 and checking for malware.
After you update the theme, you need to update the theme plugins too.
In the worst cases, the settings in the theme panel may be lost (there have been isolated cases), in these cases, after the theme plugins that were previously used are activated, you will have to use a backup for the theme panel -> https://forum.tagdiv.com/import-export-theme-settings/
You could consider reinstalling the WordPress version, and checking for this plugin wp-zexit.php. It might be wise to inspect via FTP if it doesn’t appear in the WordPress -> Plugins. Additionally, using Wordfence to scan the website and remove unknown users would be prudent.
Change admin passwords and delete admin accounts you are not familiar with;
– Delete any weird/unknown plugins;
– Delete the weird/unknown themes;
– Clean unfamiliar Theme Panel injected code (example – https://i.imgur.com/4q70kCv.png);
– Clean WordPress files (example – https://i.imgur.com/stJCqiK.png)
Please block /wp-json/tdw/save_css
If an attacker wants to target this URL /wp-json/tdw/save_css they can do so. Even if the website uses a different theme, the attacker can still try that URL. We could add an option to be able to enable/disable the Live CSS, it will be considered. But for now in order to remove it this can only be done with a modification to the composer plugin. I think that all that removing it requires is to comment this line of code – https://prnt.sc/RtwvL5Nc4ikR -> https://prnt.sc/ymZmhdUfp57U But as I mentioned, the attacker can still try to access the URL.
If you want, you can contact our custom work team here, and they can help you update the theme safely: https://tagdiv.com/premium-customization-services/
Thank you!
Hello! Any update here?
Thank you for the quick response and for clarifying the intention behind the prebuilt PCForge website!
I appreciate that the current setup is just an example, designed with a specific workflow in mind, and understand now why it’s structured this way. I also see the importance of setting up custom post types, taxonomies, and custom fields independently to avoid losing them if I uninstall the prebuilt website.
I do have a few follow-up questions to help ensure I’m moving in the right direction with creating a custom solution:
1. Compatibility Logic: I realize I’ve asked this question twice on the forum, so please feel free to delete the duplicate post here. Since compatibility between components isn’t included by default, are there any specific plugins or approaches you would recommend to implement compatibility filtering? For example, if I wanted to set compatibility rules so that only compatible CPUs and motherboards can be selected together, is there a specific method or workflow within Newspaper Theme that would work best?
2. Form Selector for Category Pages: Is there a way to make the form selector lead to a dedicated category page for each component type—like CPU, Graphics, Storage—where users could apply specific filters for each component category? For instance, after selecting a component, it would take the user to that category page to refine their options and then bring them back to the form to choose the next component. Any guidance on setting up this kind of structured flow would be helpful.
Thank you again for your help and the insights into best practices for building out my own component setup. I’m very excited to implement this and appreciate any further guidance you can provide!
Have a wonderful weekend as well!
Best.
Hello,
Please check the tab style and clear the color for SVG https://i.imgur.com/xrKbHCf.png
Using our theme, you can choose from 3 mobile versions
-> mobile responsive => https://www.screencast.com/t/oJ2ShOp47
-> mobile theme plugin => https://forum.tagdiv.com/the-mobile-theme/
-> mobile page => https://tagdiv.com/newspaper-10-3-7-update-brings-customizable-and-fast-mobile-pages/ The option that you need to use.
Suppose you created the mobile pages with tagDiv Composer. In that case, when you install the Mobile Theme plugin, your pages will be overwritten by the plugin (the mobile theme comes with its templates for page, post, category, etc, so your current templates from the desktop theme will get converted to the mobile theme layout, the page content is made without builders in mobile editor => https://www.screencast.com/t/xbgZG8kH also, the options that are provided to edit the mobile theme version are limited (this keeps the things simple)).
This is a video about Responsive Newspaper Theme, AMP & Mobile Theme, Mobile Pages & Templates -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpGkOnJeNZY.
So, the mobile responsive is what you see when that you select the viewport on phone => https://www.screencast.com/t/matV17hH, so some settings may apply for each viewport(where is the border blue), and others are not(where the border is black).
The mobile page has the mobile templates from Cloud Library => https://www.screencast.com/t/YCcZ8rL8
The Mobile responsive version of the theme and the mobile page editor can be edit with tagDiv Composer, the mobile theme plugin cannot.
For example, you can have the mobile theme plugin activated and use the mobile page/mobile responsive version for the homepage/pages, but for the categories pages/404 page, you can’t use the mobile page/mobile responsive version if you have the mobile theme plugin activated.
So, if you want to design the pages with tagDiv Composer, you can use the mobile page or mobile responsive version.
Thank you!
Hello,
You have malware on the website. Please update to the latest version 12.6.8
If you want to update the theme, you should download the latest version of it from the Theme Forest account and download it.
I recommend that you update the theme manually https://forum.tagdiv.com/how-to-update-the-theme-2/ via FTP/cPanel/File Manager, also if possible disable extra plugins during the theme update to avoid any problems that may arise and make sure that you have activated the tagDiv Standard pack plugin to keep the website’s look. You can try to update the theme on a staging website.
After you update the theme, you need to update the theme plugins too.
In the worst cases, the settings in the theme panel may be lost (there have been isolated cases), in these cases, after the theme plugins that were previously used are activated, you will have to use a backup for the theme panel -> https://forum.tagdiv.com/import-export-theme-settings/
You could consider reinstalling the WordPress version, and checking for this plugin wp-zexit.php. It might be wise to inspect via FTP if it doesn’t appear in the WordPress -> Plugins. Additionally, using Wordfence to scan the website and remove unknown users would be prudent.
Change admin passwords and delete admin accounts you are not familiar with;
– Delete any weird/unknown plugins;
– Delete the weird/unknown themes;
– Clean unfamiliar Theme Panel injected code (example – https://i.imgur.com/4q70kCv.png);
– Clean WordPress files (example – https://i.imgur.com/stJCqiK.png)
Please block /wp-json/tdw/save_css
If an attacker wants to target this URL /wp-json/tdw/save_css they can do so. Even if the website uses a different theme, the attacker can still try that URL. We could add an option to be able to enable/disable the Live CSS, it will be considered. But for now in order to remove it this can only be done with a modification to the composer plugin. I think that all that removing it requires is to comment this line of code – https://prnt.sc/RtwvL5Nc4ikR -> https://prnt.sc/ymZmhdUfp57U But as I mentioned, the attacker can still try to access the URL.
Thank you!
I have been using v12.3 Compromise because all other latest versions crashed the website I am managing a VPN of 16GB RAM 4Core CPU. Every time I update to the latest version, within a second MySQL memory usage surges to 100% of the CPU usage. Virtually making the website not accessible
The only version that works well is v12.3 with our over 250k posts, other versions crash the site.
New the v12.3 download from (https://cdn.tagdiv.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Newspaper-12-3.zip) all needed plugins downloaded from the cloud, seem to have been compromised.
Problem: I woke up the morning to figure out that a javascript in been injected into the page causing a pop and redirecting to another site.
I have tried to update to a recent version but the website could barely load.
I have deactivated all plugins and themes, uploaded new theme files, and allowed the CDN to download of new plugins from the CDN. When I tested the homepage, the Pop problem came back.
How do we fix this,
If you want to check, I could give you login access
It seems that when using caching plugins, the Woo Menu Cart component is not updating properly.
I have currently solved this issue by following the steps here: https://docs.flyingpress.com/en/article/why-is-my-cart-count-not-updating-16ze19m/
i.e. adding woocommerce_items_in_cart cookie in the “Bypass cache” settings
Everything works correctly witht that settings, but it means that the site visitors don’t get the cached version of the site if they have a product in their cart.
It seems that the Woo Menu Cart component is not using AJAX to update the cart count.
Hello Tagdiv Team,
I hope you’re doing well. I’m reaching out to share some detailed feedback on the PCForge template in your Newspaper Theme. I think you’ve created something truly unique with PCForge, and I really appreciate your initiative in developing a WordPress-compatible PC builder tool—a feature no other theme provider has dared to approach. It has immense potential, and I’m very interested in using it for a project I’m working on.
The overall design is visually striking and the builder concept is incredibly useful, but I’ve encountered some structural and functionality issues that I believe could be improved. These adjustments would make PCForge even more valuable and practical, particularly for projects involving comprehensive component databases.
Structural Setup with Taxonomies vs. Custom Post Types (CPTs)
1. Current Approach Using Taxonomies:
- Currently, in PCForge, the PC components—such as Cases, Cooling, CPUs, Graphics, Memory, Motherboards, PSUs, and Storage—are organized as terms within taxonomies, rather than as Custom Post Types (CPTs). For example, in the CPUs taxonomy, we see terms like “AMD” acting as a parent term, with specific CPUs like Ryzen 5 5600X, Ryzen 7 5800X, and Ryzen 9 5900X listed as child terms.
- Each CPU term includes custom fields (e.g., Socket, Cores) using ACF fields of the “Text” type.
PCForge CPU Details (Field Group)
OC Forge Taxonomies
This structure raises several questions:
- Brand Representation: AMD, Intel, and other brands are currently set as parent terms within component taxonomies. However, brands are not strictly categories—they represent manufacturers. Designating AMD or Intel as parent terms within CPUs, rather than as brands, can be misleading and complicate organizational clarity. Typically, users expect brands to be a separate taxonomy or field to indicate manufacturers, not as hierarchical parents in a component category.
- Limited Scalability and Flexibility: The taxonomy structure for component categories appears limiting, especially when considering the need for specifications and compatibility filters. A CPT-based structure for each product category (such as CPUs, Motherboards, GPUs, etc.) would make data more manageable, with component-specific taxonomies and custom fields unique to each CPT. This change could enable better filtering and compatibility management, as each component could then be indexed, related, and filtered in more practical ways.
PCForge Graphics Taxonomy Terms
PCForge Motherboard Taxonomy Terms
PCForge Edit Motherboard Taxonomy Terms. MSI
PCForge Edit Motherboard Taxonomy Terms. B550 Tomahawk
2. Alternative Structure Using Custom Post Types (CPTs):
- Adopting CPTs for each product category would allow for a more intuitive structure and better scalability. By creating CPTs for categories like Cases, Cooling, CPUs, Graphics, etc., each could have dedicated taxonomies and custom fields, making it possible to implement unique filters and specifications relevant to each product type.
- With this setup, brands like AMD and Intel could be a separate taxonomy or a custom field within each CPT, offering greater flexibility in managing manufacturers. This structure could also simplify compatibility management, allowing for rules and filters that would prevent users from selecting incompatible components.
Compatibility and Builder Functionality
- 3. Compatibility Issue:
- At the moment, the PC builder isn’t working correctly when it comes to enforcing component compatibility. For instance, in the builder, I first selected the CPU field and chose “AMD.” This opened another field where I selected the specific CPU model, “Ryzen 5 5600X.” I then moved to the Motherboard field, where I selected “Asus,” which opened a field to choose the specific Asus motherboard. From there, I chose “Asus ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi.” These components are clearly incompatible, as the Z590 chipset only supports Intel CPUs, but the builder currently allows this incompatible pairing, which can mislead users and compromise the builder’s usability.
- Structuring component compatibility filters is crucial for a builder feature to deliver real value. Right now, without compatibility filters, there’s a risk of user error, which diminishes the reliability of the builder.
4. Challenges with Drop-Down Menus and Scalability:
- The drop-down menus in the current builder structure are manageable with a small selection of components (e.g., a few CPUs, motherboards, GPUs). However, in a real-world scenario where a comprehensive PC builder might handle thousands of components, these menus would become unwieldy. PCForge Builder
- A CPT-based structure, combined with compatibility filters, could better support a large-scale component database, and allow for more effective navigation, filtering, and component selection.
5. Seeking Clarification on Design Choices:
I acknowledge that I may be misunderstanding certain aspects of the builder’s structure, and I could be overlooking reasons for these specific design decisions. I would appreciate it if you could clarify the thinking behind this setup, particularly around the choice to organize components as terms in taxonomies instead of using Custom Post Types. Understanding the rationale behind this approach would be really helpful, as I’m keen to make the best use of the PCForge template for my project.
Offering Assistance
I genuinely love the PCForge concept, and I’d like to offer any support that could help improve it. I run a PC hardware store, so I’d be more than happy to provide compatible component data or any other details your team might need to refine the compatibility functionality or the component structure. I’m sure Tagdiv has the expertise to tackle compatibility logic, and I would be excited to see PCForge become a go-to WordPress solution for PC building.
Market Potential and Future Opportunities
I believe PCForge has the potential to be an industry leader if optimized to handle compatibility and larger datasets. Many users across forums frequently ask how to implement a WordPress-based PC builder similar to PCPartPicker, and no one has offered a concrete solution. Instead, recommendations typically include using CPTs. I know a good number of people purchase the Newspaper theme specifically for PCForge, and with further refinement, it could become the standard solution in WordPress for this need.
Thank you for considering this feedback, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if I can assist with any data or further insights. I look forward to seeing how PCForge evolves and to potentially using it as a core part of my project.
Best regards,
our url is
http://www.coettc.info
We just updated to version 12.6.8, and the website is broken.
What do we have to do to recover the website?
Thanks
Hello, with the latest Newspaper update some of my post images are not displayed on the public website (they do appear in the editor). Also the table of contents is not displayed correctly. My website is this one.
I need help, thanks.
The availability of a DIY workaround solution is a great option; however, it would be even more beneficial if TagDiv considered officially adding Mastodon and other newer social networks to their list. Updating the list to include these while phasing out outdated platforms in a future update would improve usability, especially for users who aren’t developers and prefer ready-to-use features.
Awesome. Thank you for providing the link.
As the theme does mention no coding skills required, and I can import the one I like with one just click and customize everything without touching a single line of code as you advertise on themeforest, please let me know where I can send the credentials so you can update the theme as described.