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GENERAL
CategoryMulti-purposeNews / Blog / MagazineEducation
TypePremiumPremiumPremium
AuthorBlueHookStudioThemes IndepThemeXpert
Envato elite author-Yes-
Tested version1.0.4.33.1
COMPATIBILITY Content widthFull width1172 px1170 px
Browser compatibilityIE8+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / SafariIE9+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / EdgeIE8+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / Edge
WooCommerce-YesYes
bbPressYesYesYes
BuddyPress-YesYes
WPMLYesYesYes
FONTS AND TRANSLATION Integrated translation---
Google fontsYesYesYes
Custom fonts-Yes-
Typekit fonts-Yes-
RTL support-YesYes
POST FEATURES Video postsYesYesYes
Audio postsYesYesYes
Post templates94-
Review system-Yes-
Post view counter---
Smart lists---
Social shareYesYes-
Custom image lightbox---
Custom image galery-Yes-
Link post--Yes
PAGE FEATURES Page templates203-
Blocks2149
Widgets311-
Header styles533
Footer styles218
Category layouts-4-
Masonry layoutYesYes-
Mega menusYesYesYes
Sticky menuYesYesYes
Sticky sidebars-Yes-
Social networksYesYesYes
Social counter---
Video playlists---
Instagram widget---
Currency widget---
Pinterest widget---
Weather widget---
Custom Page BuilderVisual Composer--
Portfolio styles4--
Responsive layoutBreakpoints--
Blog layouts4--
Menu styles1--
Dual Sidebars---
ShortcodesYes--
Video slider---
PRODUCT FEATURES WooCommerce version--2.5+
OTHER FEATURES Mobile theme---
Demos included1011
SEO optimizedYesYesYes
Custom Theme Updater---
ADS Ad system-Yes-
Adsense support-Yes-
Background image ad---
Custom ads-Yes-
PERFORMANCE CSS file size340 kb142 kb115 kb
Overall speedVery highMediumMedium
Performance documentation-Yes-
USER EXPERIENCE Total ratings-77318
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 PluginsWally Theme Initializer, Visual Composer, Massive Addons for Visual Composer, Ultimate Addons for V.C., Slider Revolution, Advanced Custom Fields ProShortcodes IndepVisual Composer, Revolution Slider premium, Academia Core
VALUE Price$39$59$59
Value for the moneyGoodVery goodGood
Overall score75%78%76%
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