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GENERAL
CategoryMulti-purposeReal EstateMulti-purpose
TypePremiumPremiumPremium
AuthorDFDevelopmentFavethemesFreshFace
Envato elite authorYesYesYes
Tested version1.0.91.5.71.9.1
COMPATIBILITY Content widthFull Width1170 pxFull Width
Browser compatibilityIE11+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / EdgeIE9+ / FF / Opera / SafariIE10+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / Edge
WooCommerceYes-Yes
bbPress-Yes-
BuddyPress-Yes-
WPMLYesYesYes
FONTS AND TRANSLATION Integrated translation---
Google fontsYesYesYes
Custom fontsYes-Yes
Typekit fonts---
RTL support-Yes-
POST FEATURES Video postsYes-Yes
Audio postsYes-Yes
Post templates4-16
Post view counterYes--
Smart lists---
Social shareYes-Yes
Custom image lightboxYes-Yes
Custom image galeryYes--
Link postYes--
Lightbox skins--5
PAGE FEATURES Page templates83816
Blocks60-200+
Widgets16174
Header styles14422
Footer styles358
Masonry layoutYes-Yes
Mega menusYesYesYes
Sticky menuYesYesYes
Social networksYesYesYes
Social counterYes--
Video playlists---
Instagram widget---
Custom Page BuilderVisual ComposerVisual ComposerFresh Builder
Portfolio styles5-7
Responsive layoutFluid -Breakpoints
Blog layouts5-21
Menu styles1-1
Dual SidebarsYes-Yes
ShortcodesYesYesYes
Video slider--Yes
OTHER FEATURES Demos included42106
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 systemYes--
Adsense support---
Custom adsYes--
PERFORMANCE CSS file size2640 MB1.41 mb1.0 mb
Overall speedHighSlowSlow
Performance documentation---
USER EXPERIENCE Total ratings4944185
User rating
LearnabilityMediumMediumMedium
DESIGN Responsive designYesYesYes
Retina readyYesYes-
DOCUMENTATION DifficultyBeginnerMediumMedium
ExplanationsExplicitDetailedLess Detailed
Explicit screen shotsYesYesYes
Video tutorialsYes-Yes
Search optionYes--
Extra documentation---
PREMIUM PLUGINS PluginsDFD Extensions, Revolution Slider, Visual ComposerVisual 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 moneyExcellentVery goodGood
Overall score79%80%73%
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