Plugin Updated Jan 10, 2024

CobaltApps Genesis Extender

by CobaltApps cobaltapps.com v1.9.9.1 Unlimited sites

CobaltApps Genesis Extender by CobaltApps is a WordPress plugin for sites running the Genesis Framework and its child themes. It gives you a visual interface and custom coding tools for adjusting layouts, colors, fonts, widget areas and content placement from one place.

Version: 1.9.9.1
Released: Jan 9, 2024
Developer: CobaltApps
Type: WordPress plugin
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own

What’s new in CobaltApps Genesis Extender 1.9.9.1

Version 1.9.9.1 · Jan 9, 2024 Latest

ImprovedUpdated Bulletproof image uploader script to the latest version to make it PHP 8+ compatible.
RemovedRemoved links to the Cobalt Apps affiliate page.
FixedFixed deprecated code in the EDD updater files which caused warning messages when WP_DEBUG was enabled and PHP was on version 8.1+.
ImprovedFixed various admin styles to accommodate the latest WordPress Dashboard default styles.

What it does

Customizing a Genesis site usually means editing child theme files, learning where framework hooks fire and keeping track of snippets spread across several plugins. This plugin pulls that work into one dashboard. You get PHP and CSS editors for adding your own functionality and styling, plus a frontend CSS builder that writes code for you while showing changes live on the page. Beginners can handle visual tweaks without touching code, and developers have a single place to keep their custom work.

The plugin works with any Genesis child theme, so it fits into an existing design without forcing a theme change. A visual hook map shows where Genesis hooks sit within your theme, which makes it easier to place custom code or content exactly where you want it. You can create new widget zones and content areas, assign them with WordPress conditional tags, and attach custom elements to specific posts or pages through a labeling system. An EZ Static Homepage feature handles building a static front page without code.

Best for

Site owners running the Genesis Framework with a child theme
Developers who customize Genesis sites with hooks and PHP
Beginners who want visual style changes without editing code

Features

PHP and CSS editors

Write custom PHP for added functionality and CSS for styling directly in the plugin, without relying on several separate plugins or outside tools.

Frontend CSS builder

Adjust your site's styling with a live visual editor that generates the CSS code for you and displays the results on the page in real time.

Visual hook mapping

See where Genesis Framework hooks are located within your theme so you can insert custom code or content in the exact spot you need.

Custom widget and content areas

Build new widget zones and custom content areas, then control where they appear across your site using WordPress conditional tags.

Content labeling system

Attach custom elements to specific posts or pages using labels, which helps keep targeted customizations organized across your site.

EZ Static Homepage

Create and manage a static homepage for your Genesis site without writing code, giving you a simpler path to a custom front page.

Genesis child theme compatibility

Use the plugin with any Genesis child theme, so you can extend your current design instead of switching to a different one.

CobaltApps Genesis Extender older versions

1.9.9Apr 18, 20232 improvements, 1 fix, 1 removal

Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.

Questions about CobaltApps Genesis Extender

Do I need to know how to code to use it?

No. The frontend CSS builder lets you change styling visually while it writes the code for you, and the EZ Static Homepage feature builds a front page without coding. If you do write code, PHP and CSS editors are available for more advanced customizations.

Will it work with my Genesis child theme?

Yes. The plugin is built for the Genesis Framework and is compatible with all Genesis child themes, so you can add customizations on top of the design you already use rather than replacing it.

How does it help me place content in specific spots?

A visual hook mapping tool shows where Genesis hooks sit in your theme. You can then insert custom code or content at those points, or create new widget and content areas and control where they display with WordPress conditional tags.

Can I show custom elements only on certain posts or pages?

Yes. Custom widget and content areas can be targeted with WordPress conditional tags, and the content labeling system lets you attach custom elements to specific posts or pages so those changes appear only where you choose.

Is CobaltApps Genesis Extender free?

The code of CobaltApps Genesis Extender is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of CobaltApps Genesis Extender is this?

Version 1.9.9.1, released Jan 9, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update CobaltApps Genesis Extender?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of CobaltApps Genesis Extender automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.