🚀 Overview

Purpose: Transform WordPress websites into fully functional mobile apps for delivering news, blogs, and updates on mobile devices.

Real-world use: News agencies, bloggers, content creators, and online publishers can engage audiences via mobile apps with real-time updates.

Target users: WordPress website owners, content creators, and developers looking for a GPL-ready Flutter mobile app for news and blogging.

✨ Key Features

• WordPress Integration: Fetch posts, categories, and media from WordPress REST API.
• Push Notifications: Send real-time updates for breaking news and important posts.
• Customizable UI: Modify layouts, colors, and themes via Flutter widgets.
• Offline Reading: Cache articles for offline access.
• Categories & Tags: Filter news by categories, tags, or authors.
• Search Functionality: Quickly search articles or posts from within the app.
• User Authentication: Optional login and user profile management.
• Analytics Integration: Monitor user activity, app usage, and engagement.
• Responsive Design: Smooth UI/UX on both iOS and Android devices.
• GPL License: Open-source, fully customizable, and redistributable under GPL terms.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Frontend: Flutter 3.x (iOS & Android)
• Backend: WordPress REST API
• Database: MySQL (via WordPress)
• Server: Apache / Nginx hosting WordPress
• APIs: WordPress REST API for content retrieval; optional push notification services (Firebase, OneSignal)

Server Requirements: PHP 7.x / 8.x, MySQL 5.7+, SSL recommended; Node.js optional for build automation.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Download and open the Flutter project files.
2. Update config.dart with your WordPress site URL and API credentials.
3. Configure push notification settings (Firebase or OneSignal) if required.
4. Build the Flutter app: flutter build apk for Android, flutter build ios for iOS.
5. Deploy apps to Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
6. Test content fetching, notifications, and app performance before going live.

📦 Deliverables

• Flutter mobile app source code for iOS & Android (GPL licensed)
• Configuration files for WordPress API integration
• Push notification setup guides
• Installation and build instructions
• Sample WordPress REST API configuration

📱 Supported Platforms

Mobile: iOS 14+, Android 8+

Server: WordPress 5.x+, PHP 7.x / 8.x, MySQL 5.7+

Browsers (for WordPress admin): Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions)

🧠 Notes

License: GPL – Free to modify and redistribute under license terms with proper credit.

• Ideal for news portals, bloggers, and content-driven applications.
• Ensure WordPress REST API is accessible and secure.
• Maintain author credits when redistributing.

Customization Tips:

• Customize UI/UX via Flutter widgets and themes.
• Add additional features such as in-app ads, monetization, or social sharing.
• Integrate analytics or engagement tracking for improved insights.

SEO & SaaS Assurance: Content structured via WordPress ensures discoverability; modular Flutter code supports future SaaS or news app extensions.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

This GPL release is based on the original Newsfreak – Flutter Mobile App for WordPress developed by its author(s) on CodeCanyon.
Proper attribution ensures transparency and respect for the original work.

View Newsfreak on CodeCanyon

🔒 Disclaimer

GPL Redistribution Notice: Distributed under GNU GPL for development, educational, and open-source purposes. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the original developer. Users are responsible for WordPress security, API configuration, and content compliance.

✅ E-E-A-T Compliance (Experience • Expertise • Authoritativeness • Trustworthiness)

Experience: Designed for real-world WordPress content delivery and news portal mobile apps.

Expertise: Developed with Flutter and WordPress REST API for scalable, secure, and maintainable mobile applications.

Authoritativeness: Original developer credited to ensure authenticity and transparency.

Trustworthiness: GPL licensing ensures legal redistribution; installation guidance emphasizes security, compliance, and best practices.