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GENERAL
CategoryMulti-purposeWooCommerceMulti-purpose
TypePremiumPremiumPremium
AuthorCodex ThemesXtemosFreshFace
Envato elite authorYes-Yes
Tested version1.1.01.71.9.1
COMPATIBILITY Content widthFull WidthFull widthFull Width
Browser compatibilityIE8+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / EdgeIE8+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / EdgeIE10+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / Edge
WooCommerceYesYesYes
bbPressYesYes-
BuddyPressYes--
WPMLYesYesYes
FONTS AND TRANSLATION Integrated translation---
Google fontsYesYesYes
Custom fontsYes-Yes
Typekit fonts---
RTL supportYes--
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 post---
Lightbox skins1-5
PAGE FEATURES Page templates1507516
Blocks26-200+
Widgets2094
Header styles4622
Footer styles1128
Masonry layoutYes-Yes
Mega menusYesYesYes
Sticky menuYesYesYes
Social networksYesYesYes
Social counter---
Video playlists---
Instagram widget-Yes-
Custom Page BuilderVisual Composer-Fresh Builder
Portfolio styles377
Responsive layoutBreakpoints-Breakpoints
Blog layouts13-21
Menu styles4-1
Dual Sidebars--Yes
ShortcodesYes-Yes
Video slider--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 included47116
SEO optimizedYesYesYes
Custom Theme Updater--Yes
ADS Ad system---
Adsense support---
Custom ads---
PERFORMANCE CSS file size894 kb860 kb1.0 mb
Overall speedHighVery highSlow
Performance documentation---
USER EXPERIENCE Total ratings20618285
User rating
LearnabilityMediumMediumMedium
DESIGN Responsive designYesYesYes
Retina readyYesYes-
DOCUMENTATION DifficultyBeginner-Medium
ExplanationsExplicit-Less Detailed
Explicit screen shotsYes-Yes
Video tutorialsYes-Yes
Search option---
Extra documentationYes--
PREMIUM PLUGINS PluginsVisual Composer, TheGem Import, TheGem Theme Elements, Revolution Slider, LayerSlider,Xtemos 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$59$59$29
Value for the moneyVery goodAverageGood
Overall score80%73%73%
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