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GENERAL
CategoryBlog / Magazine / Multi-purposeNews / Blog / MagazineMulti-purpose
TypePremiumPremiumPremium
AuthorSolo PineThemes IndepFreshFace
Envato elite authorYesYesYes
Tested version1.14.31.9.1
COMPATIBILITY Content width11701172 pxFull Width
Browser compatibilityIE9+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / SafariIE9+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / EdgeIE10+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / Edge
WooCommerceYesYesYes
bbPress-Yes-
BuddyPress-Yes-
WPML-YesYes
FONTS AND TRANSLATION Integrated translation---
Google fonts-YesYes
Custom fonts-YesYes
Typekit fonts-Yes-
RTL support-Yes-
Preview typography---
POST FEATURES Video postsYesYesYes
Audio postsYesYesYes
Post templates1416
Review system-Yes-
Post view counter---
Smart lists---
Social shareYesYesYes
Custom image lightbox--Yes
Custom image galery-Yes-
Video lightbox---
Link post---
Lightbox skins--5
PAGE FEATURES Page templates4316
Blocks-14200+
Widgets4114
Header styles1322
Footer styles118
Category layouts-4-
Masonry layout-YesYes
Mega menus-YesYes
Sticky menuYesYesYes
Sticky sidebars-Yes-
Social networksYesYesYes
Social counter---
Video playlists---
Instagram widget---
Currency widget---
Pinterest widget---
Weather widget---
Custom Page Builder--Fresh Builder
Portfolio styles--7
Responsive layout--Breakpoints
Blog layouts--21
Menu styles--1
Dual Sidebars--Yes
Shortcodes--Yes
Video slider--Yes
Homepage Layout5--
OTHER FEATURES Mobile theme---
Demos included116
SEO optimized-YesYes
Custom Theme Updater--Yes
ADS Ad system-Yes-
Adsense support-Yes-
Background image ad---
Custom ads-Yes-
PERFORMANCE CSS file size36 kb142 kb1.0 mb
Overall speedMediumMediumSlow
Performance documentation-Yes-
USER EXPERIENCE Total ratings13977385
User rating
LearnabilityEasyEasyMedium
DESIGN Responsive designYesYesYes
Retina ready-Yes-
DOCUMENTATION DifficultyBeginnerBeginnerMedium
ExplanationsLess DetailedLess DetailedLess Detailed
Explicit screen shots-YesYes
Video tutorials-YesYes
Search option---
Extra documentation---
PREMIUM PLUGINS PluginsVafpress post formats UI (pre-packaged)Shortcodes IndepArk Theme Core, Fresh Framework, Revolution Slider, Fresh Performance Cache, Fresh Custom Code, Fresh File Editor, Fresh Favicon, Fresh Menu Item Limit Fix
VALUE Price$39$59$29
Value for the moneyVery goodVery goodGood
Overall score66%78%73%
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