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GENERAL
CategoryMulti-purposeNews / Blog / MagazineEducation
TypePremiumPremiumPremium
AuthorUXCODEThemes IndepThemeXpert
Envato elite author-Yes-
Tested version1.2.1.4.33.1
COMPATIBILITY Content widthFull width1172 px1170 px
Browser compatibilityIE11+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / EdgeIE9+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / EdgeIE8+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / Edge
WooCommerce-YesYes
bbPressYesYesYes
BuddyPressYesYesYes
WPMLYesYesYes
FONTS AND TRANSLATION Integrated translation---
Google fontsYesYesYes
Custom fonts-Yes-
Typekit fonts-Yes-
RTL support-YesYes
POST FEATURES Video postsYesYesYes
Audio postsYesYesYes
Post templates14-
Review system-Yes-
Post view counter---
Smart lists---
Social shareYesYes-
Custom image lightbox---
Custom image galery-Yes-
Link post--Yes
PAGE FEATURES Page templates-3-
Blocks21149
Widgets111-
Header styles133
Footer styles118
Category layouts-4-
Masonry layoutYesYes-
Mega menus-YesYes
Sticky menuYesYesYes
Sticky sidebars-Yes-
Social networksYesYesYes
Social counter---
Video playlists---
Instagram widget---
Currency widget---
Pinterest widget---
Weather widget---
Custom Page BuilderVisual Composer--
Responsive layoutBreakpoints--
Blog layouts2--
Menu styles2--
Dual Sidebars---
Shortcodes---
Video sliderYes--
PRODUCT FEATURES WooCommerce version--2.5+
OTHER FEATURES Mobile theme---
Demos included611
SEO optimizedYesYesYes
Custom Theme Updater---
ADS Ad system-Yes-
Adsense support-Yes-
Background image ad---
Custom adsYesYes-
PERFORMANCE CSS file size459 kb142 kb115 kb
Overall speedMediumMediumMedium
Performance documentation-Yes-
USER EXPERIENCE Total ratings577318
User rating
LearnabilityEasyEasyEasy
DESIGN Responsive designYesYesYes
Retina readyYesYesYes
DOCUMENTATION DifficultyMediumBeginnerMedium
ExplanationsLess DetailedLess Detailed-
Explicit screen shotsYesYesYes
Video tutorials-YesYes
Search option---
Extra documentation---
PREMIUM PLUGINS PluginsVisual Composer, Novu Core, Slider ProShortcodes IndepVisual Composer, Revolution Slider premium, Academia Core
VALUE Price$49$59$59
Value for the moneyGoodVery goodGood
Overall score74%78%76%
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