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GENERAL
CategoryWooCommerceReal EstateMulti-purpose
TypePremiumPremiumPremium
AuthorXtemosFavethemesFreshFace
Envato elite author-YesYes
Tested version1.71.5.71.9.1
COMPATIBILITY Content widthFull width1170 pxFull Width
Browser compatibilityIE8+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / EdgeIE9+ / FF / Opera / SafariIE10+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / Edge
WooCommerceYes-Yes
bbPressYesYes-
BuddyPress-Yes-
WPMLYesYesYes
FONTS AND TRANSLATION Integrated translation---
Google fontsYesYesYes
Custom fonts--Yes
Typekit fonts---
RTL support-Yes-
POST FEATURES Video posts--Yes
Audio posts--Yes
Post templates--16
Post view counter---
Smart lists---
Social share--Yes
Custom image lightbox--Yes
Custom image galery---
Link post---
Lightbox skins--5
PAGE FEATURES Page templates753816
Blocks--200+
Widgets9174
Header styles6422
Footer styles1258
Masonry layout--Yes
Mega menusYesYesYes
Sticky menuYesYesYes
Social networksYesYesYes
Social counter---
Video playlists---
Instagram widgetYes--
Custom Page Builder-Visual ComposerFresh Builder
Portfolio styles7-7
Responsive layout--Breakpoints
Blog layouts--21
Menu styles--1
Dual Sidebars--Yes
Shortcodes-YesYes
Video slider--Yes
PRODUCT FEATURES Catalog Styles1--
Product Page Templates3--
Customer ReviewsYes--
Order tracking---
Filter productsYes--
WishlistYes--
Shop Page Layout3--
Product Category Layouts4--
WooCommerce block elements17--
DocumentationYes--
Check-out page templates1--
WooCommerce version2.5--
Premium page builderVisual Composer--
OTHER FEATURES Demos included11106
SEO optimizedYesYesYes
Custom Theme Updater--Yes
IDX plugin compatibility-IDX Broker, iHomefinder dsIDXPress-
Google maps-Yes-
Geo location-Yes-
Street view-Yes-
Front-end property submissions-Yes-
Floor plans-Yes-
Paid membership / submissions-Yes-
Property layouts-4-
Agent layouts-1-
Compare properties-Yes-
Child properties-Yes-
Booking---
Property reviews-Yes-
Custom post types-4-
Custom slider-Yes-
ADS Ad system---
Adsense support---
Custom ads---
PERFORMANCE CSS file size860 kb1.41 mb1.0 mb
Overall speedVery highSlowSlow
Performance documentation---
USER EXPERIENCE Total ratings18244185
User rating
LearnabilityMediumMediumMedium
DESIGN Responsive designYesYesYes
Retina readyYesYes-
DOCUMENTATION Difficulty-MediumMedium
Explanations-DetailedLess Detailed
Explicit screen shots-YesYes
Video tutorials--Yes
Search option---
Extra documentation---
PREMIUM PLUGINS PluginsXtemos Post Types plugin, Revolution Slider, Visual Composer, Visual Composer, Revolution Slider, Houzez Login Register, Houzez Theme - FunctionalityArk Theme Core, Fresh Framework, Revolution Slider, Fresh Performance Cache, Fresh Custom Code, Fresh File Editor, Fresh Favicon, Fresh Menu Item Limit Fix
VALUE Price$59$59$29
Value for the moneyAverageVery goodGood
Overall score73%80%73%
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