Newspack

Newspack is an open-source publishing and business platform created specifically for news organizations, combining WordPress with curated plugins and services. It provides an integrated solution for content management, reader revenue, advertising, email newsletters, and audience engagement. Newspack includes purpose-built themes designed for news websites with features like article templates, breaking news alerts, and optimized layouts for journalism. The platform offers tools for managing subscriptions, processing donations, and implementing membership programs to support sustainable news business models. It integrates with Stripe for payment processing, Mailchimp for email marketing, and Google Ad Manager for advertising operations. Newspack provides analytics dashboards for tracking reader engagement, subscription metrics, and revenue performance. The platform is maintained through a partnership between Automattic, Google News Initiative, and news industry organizations.