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GENERAL
CategoryMulti-purposeWooCommerceMulti-purpose
TypePremiumPremiumPremium
AuthorUXCODEXtemosFreshFace
Envato elite author--Yes
Tested version1.2.1.1.71.9.1
COMPATIBILITY Content widthFull widthFull widthFull Width
Browser compatibilityIE11+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / EdgeIE8+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / EdgeIE10+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / Edge
WooCommerce-YesYes
bbPressYesYes-
BuddyPressYes--
WPMLYesYesYes
FONTS AND TRANSLATION Integrated translation---
Google fontsYesYesYes
Custom fonts--Yes
Typekit fonts---
RTL support---
POST FEATURES Video postsYes-Yes
Audio postsYes-Yes
Post templates1-16
Post view counter---
Smart lists---
Social shareYes-Yes
Custom image lightbox--Yes
Custom image galery---
Link post---
Lightbox skins--5
PAGE FEATURES Page templates-7516
Blocks21-200+
Widgets194
Header styles1622
Footer styles1128
Masonry layoutYes-Yes
Mega menus-YesYes
Sticky menuYesYesYes
Social networksYesYesYes
Social counter---
Video playlists---
Instagram widget-Yes-
Custom Page BuilderVisual Composer-Fresh Builder
Portfolio styles-77
Responsive layoutBreakpoints-Breakpoints
Blog layouts2-21
Menu styles2-1
Dual Sidebars--Yes
Shortcodes--Yes
Video sliderYes-Yes
PRODUCT FEATURES Catalog Styles-1-
Product Page Templates-3-
Customer Reviews-Yes-
Order tracking---
Filter products-Yes-
Wishlist-Yes-
Shop Page Layout-3-
Product Category Layouts-4-
WooCommerce block elements-17-
Documentation-Yes-
Check-out page templates-1-
WooCommerce version-2.5-
Premium page builder-Visual Composer-
OTHER FEATURES Demos included6116
SEO optimizedYesYesYes
Custom Theme Updater--Yes
ADS Ad system---
Adsense support---
Custom adsYes--
PERFORMANCE CSS file size459 kb860 kb1.0 mb
Overall speedMediumVery highSlow
Performance documentation---
USER EXPERIENCE Total ratings518285
User rating
LearnabilityEasyMediumMedium
DESIGN Responsive designYesYesYes
Retina readyYesYes-
DOCUMENTATION DifficultyMedium-Medium
ExplanationsLess Detailed-Less Detailed
Explicit screen shotsYes-Yes
Video tutorials--Yes
Search option---
Extra documentation---
PREMIUM PLUGINS PluginsVisual Composer, Novu Core, Slider ProXtemos Post Types plugin, Revolution Slider, Visual Composer, Ark Theme Core, Fresh Framework, Revolution Slider, Fresh Performance Cache, Fresh Custom Code, Fresh File Editor, Fresh Favicon, Fresh Menu Item Limit Fix
VALUE Price$49$59$29
Value for the moneyGoodAverageGood
Overall score74%73%73%
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