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GENERAL
CategoryNews / Blog / MagazineReal EstateMulti-purpose
TypePremiumPremiumPremium
AuthorThemes IndepFavethemesUXCODE
Envato elite authorYesYes-
Tested version4.31.5.71.2.1.
COMPATIBILITY Content width1172 px1170 pxFull width
Browser compatibilityIE9+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / EdgeIE9+ / FF / Opera / SafariIE11+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / Edge
WooCommerceYes--
bbPressYesYesYes
BuddyPressYesYesYes
WPMLYesYesYes
FONTS AND TRANSLATION Integrated translation---
Google fontsYesYesYes
Custom fontsYes--
Typekit fontsYes--
RTL supportYesYes-
POST FEATURES Video postsYes-Yes
Audio postsYes-Yes
Post templates4-1
Review systemYes--
Post view counter---
Smart lists---
Social shareYes-Yes
Custom image lightbox---
Custom image galeryYes--
Link post---
PAGE FEATURES Page templates338-
Blocks14-21
Widgets11171
Header styles341
Footer styles151
Category layouts4--
Masonry layoutYes-Yes
Mega menusYesYes-
Sticky menuYesYesYes
Sticky sidebarsYes--
Social networksYesYesYes
Social counter---
Video playlists---
Instagram widget---
Currency widget---
Pinterest widget---
Weather widget---
Custom Page Builder-Visual ComposerVisual Composer
Responsive layout--Breakpoints
Blog layouts--2
Menu styles--2
Dual Sidebars---
Shortcodes-Yes-
Video slider--Yes
OTHER FEATURES Mobile theme---
Demos included1106
SEO optimizedYesYesYes
Custom Theme Updater---
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--
Background image ad---
Custom adsYes-Yes
PERFORMANCE CSS file size142 kb1.41 mb459 kb
Overall speedMediumSlowMedium
Performance documentationYes--
USER EXPERIENCE Total ratings7734415
User rating
LearnabilityEasyMediumEasy
DESIGN Responsive designYesYesYes
Retina readyYesYesYes
DOCUMENTATION DifficultyBeginnerMediumMedium
ExplanationsLess DetailedDetailedLess Detailed
Explicit screen shotsYesYesYes
Video tutorialsYes--
Search option---
Extra documentation---
PREMIUM PLUGINS PluginsShortcodes IndepVisual Composer, Revolution Slider, Houzez Login Register, Houzez Theme - FunctionalityVisual Composer, Novu Core, Slider Pro
VALUE Price$59$59$49
Value for the moneyVery goodVery goodGood
Overall score78%80%74%
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