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GENERAL
CategoryWooCommerceNews / Blog / MagazineMulti-purpose
TypePremiumPremiumPremium
AuthorXtemosThemes IndepFreshFace
Envato elite author-YesYes
Tested version1.74.31.9.1
COMPATIBILITY Content widthFull width1172 pxFull Width
Browser compatibilityIE8+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / EdgeIE9+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / EdgeIE10+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / Edge
WooCommerceYesYesYes
bbPressYesYes-
BuddyPress-Yes-
WPMLYesYesYes
FONTS AND TRANSLATION Integrated translation---
Google fontsYesYesYes
Custom fonts-YesYes
Typekit fonts-Yes-
RTL support-Yes-
POST FEATURES Video posts-YesYes
Audio posts-YesYes
Post templates-416
Review system-Yes-
Post view counter---
Smart lists---
Social share-YesYes
Custom image lightbox--Yes
Custom image galery-Yes-
Link post---
Lightbox skins--5
PAGE FEATURES Page templates75316
Blocks-14200+
Widgets9114
Header styles6322
Footer styles1218
Category layouts-4-
Masonry layout-YesYes
Mega menusYesYesYes
Sticky menuYesYesYes
Sticky sidebars-Yes-
Social networksYesYesYes
Social counter---
Video playlists---
Instagram widgetYes--
Currency widget---
Pinterest widget---
Weather widget---
Custom Page Builder--Fresh Builder
Portfolio styles7-7
Responsive layout--Breakpoints
Blog layouts--21
Menu styles--1
Dual Sidebars--Yes
Shortcodes--Yes
Video slider--Yes
PRODUCT FEATURES Catalog Styles1--
Product Page Templates3--
Customer ReviewsYes--
Order tracking---
Filter productsYes--
WishlistYes--
Shop Page Layout3--
Product Category Layouts4--
WooCommerce block elements17--
DocumentationYes--
Check-out page templates1--
WooCommerce version2.5--
Premium page builderVisual Composer--
OTHER FEATURES Mobile theme---
Demos included1116
SEO optimizedYesYesYes
Custom Theme Updater--Yes
ADS Ad system-Yes-
Adsense support-Yes-
Background image ad---
Custom ads-Yes-
PERFORMANCE CSS file size860 kb142 kb1.0 mb
Overall speedVery highMediumSlow
Performance documentation-Yes-
USER EXPERIENCE Total ratings18277385
User rating
LearnabilityMediumEasyMedium
DESIGN Responsive designYesYesYes
Retina readyYesYes-
DOCUMENTATION Difficulty-BeginnerMedium
Explanations-Less DetailedLess Detailed
Explicit screen shots-YesYes
Video tutorials-YesYes
Search option---
Extra documentation---
PREMIUM PLUGINS PluginsXtemos Post Types plugin, Revolution Slider, Visual Composer, 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$59$59$29
Value for the moneyAverageVery goodGood
Overall score73%78%73%
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