Premium Blog Template 2025

Want to build a premium blog like NYT with WordPress in 2025?

Copy this free template and get the perfect starting point – users must be signed in to read the full blog post, and if it’s a premium post, they must be on the paid plan to read it.

This free WordPress template utilizes the following builders/plugins;

• Bricks Builder: We use Bricks Builder to create custom layouts and designs with WordPress.
• Memberstack: We use Memberstack to allow signups, logins, take payments, and gate content.
• ACF: We use Advanced Custom Fields to create new field groups without custom code.
• WPVivid: We use WPVivid for logins, backups, and restores – you can use any backup plugin you want, but you will need to install WPVivid to actually import the template.

Setting up your premium blog with this template is a breeze – simply import the file, add your Bricks license and Memberstack App ID and you’re almost done!

To watch the video and learn how to get this template up and running, please watch the video below.