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GENERAL
CategoryMulti-purposeReal EstateMulti-purpose
TypePremiumPremiumPremium
AuthorThemeNectarFavethemesFreshFace
Envato elite authorYesYesYes
Tested version8.0.21.5.71.9.1
COMPATIBILITY Content widthFull width1170 pxFull Width
Browser compatibilityIE9+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / EdgeIE9+ / FF / Opera / SafariIE10+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / Edge
WooCommerceYes-Yes
bbPressYesYes-
BuddyPressYesYes-
WPMLYesYesYes
FONTS AND TRANSLATION Integrated translation---
Google fontsYesYesYes
Custom fonts--Yes
Typekit fonts---
RTL supportYesYes-
POST FEATURES Video postsYes-Yes
Audio postsYes-Yes
Post templates1-16
Post view counter---
Smart lists---
Social shareYes-Yes
Custom image lightboxYes-Yes
Custom image galeryYes--
Link postYes--
Lightbox skins3-5
PAGE FEATURES Page templates123816
Blocks51-200+
Widgets2174
Header styles6422
Footer styles158
Masonry layoutYes-Yes
Mega menusYesYesYes
Sticky menuYesYesYes
Social networksYesYesYes
Social counter---
Video playlists---
Instagram widget---
Custom Page BuilderSalient Visual ComposerVisual ComposerFresh Builder
Portfolio styles8-7
Responsive layoutBreakpoints-Breakpoints
Blog layouts5-21
Menu styles2-1
Dual Sidebars--Yes
ShortcodesYesYesYes
Video sliderYes-Yes
OTHER FEATURES Demos included18106
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 supportYes--
Custom adsYes--
PERFORMANCE CSS file size514 KB1.41 mb1.0 mb
Overall speedMediumSlowSlow
Performance documentation---
USER EXPERIENCE Total ratings469844185
User rating
LearnabilityMediumMediumMedium
DESIGN Responsive designYesYesYes
Retina readyYesYes-
DOCUMENTATION DifficultyMediumMediumMedium
ExplanationsDetailedDetailedLess Detailed
Explicit screen shotsYesYesYes
Video tutorialsYes-Yes
Search optionYes--
Extra documentation---
PREMIUM PLUGINS PluginsSalient 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$60$59$29
Value for the moneyGoodVery goodGood
Overall score80%80%73%
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