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Kadence Child Theme Builder
Kadence Child Theme Builder is a WordPress plugin by Kadence WP for creating custom child themes for the Kadence theme. It gives you a simple interface for adjusting your site's design without writing code, so your changes stay in place when the parent theme updates.
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Released
- Jun 12, 2026
- Developer
- Kadence WP
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- Kadence Blocks and Kadence
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in Kadence Child Theme Builder 1.1.0
Version 1.1.0
Latest
- NewAdded compatibility with Liquid Web licensing
What it does
Editing a parent theme directly is risky, because the next theme update can wipe out your changes. A child theme solves that by holding your customizations separately while the parent theme keeps receiving updates. This plugin makes building and managing those child themes for Kadence simple, with an interface that works for beginners and for experienced builders who would rather skip setting up child theme files by hand.
The plugin works alongside the Kadence Theme and Kadence Blocks, so your design choices carry through the same tools you already use to build pages. You can shape headers and footers, set fonts, colors and spacing globally, and build complex layouts in the Gutenberg editor with Kadence Blocks. It fits business sites, online stores, blogs and course platforms built on Kadence where the owner wants a distinct look that survives theme updates.
Best for
- Site owners who run the Kadence theme
- Designers building branded client sites on Kadence
- Beginners who want to customize a theme without code
Features
Custom child theme creation
Build and manage child themes for Kadence so you can customize your site extensively while still receiving updates to the parent theme.
Works with the Kadence ecosystem
Designed to work with the Kadence Theme and Kadence Blocks, keeping your design consistent across the tools you use to build and customize the site.
Header and footer builders
Design customizable, branded headers and footers for navigation and site identity, with no coding knowledge needed to set them up.
Global design controls
Manage fonts, colors and spacing across the whole site from global settings, which keeps your branding consistent and makes later design changes faster.
Forms and pop-ups
Create forms directly within your site and add customizable pop-ups and slide-ins for growing an email list, promoting offers or sharing announcements.
WooCommerce store customization
Adjust your WooCommerce store with tools such as dynamic carts and flexible shop layouts so the shop matches the rest of your design.
A/B testing and dynamic content
Test different headlines, buttons and layouts, and show user-specific content, targeted offers or dynamic product displays to different visitors.
Starter templates and Kadence AI
Begin projects from starter templates and use Kadence AI to generate first drafts and content, giving you a head start on new sites.
Kadence Child Theme Builder older versions
- 1.0.9Dec 19, 20241 improvement
- 1.0.7Apr 18, 20231 fix
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Kadence Child Theme Builder
Do I need the Kadence theme to use this plugin?
Yes. The plugin builds child themes for Kadence and is designed to work with the Kadence Theme and Kadence Blocks. Your child theme sits on top of Kadence, so the parent theme needs to be in place on your site.
Will my customizations be lost when Kadence updates?
No. Keeping changes in a child theme is the whole point of the plugin. Your personalized settings and design stay in the child theme, so you can update the main Kadence theme while preserving your customizations.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. The plugin offers a simple interface for adjusting your theme's design, and you can build complex layouts in the Gutenberg editor with Kadence Blocks, which reduces the need for custom CSS. Developers can still use it to speed up their work.
Can I use it for an online store?
Yes. Along with business sites, blogs and course platforms, it suits WooCommerce stores. You can customize the shop with tools such as dynamic carts and flexible shop layouts so your store matches the rest of your site.
Is Kadence Child Theme Builder free?
The code of Kadence Child Theme Builder 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 Kadence Child Theme Builder is this?
Version 1.1.0, released Jun 12, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Kadence Child Theme Builder?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Kadence Child Theme Builder automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Kadence Child Theme Builder need?
Kadence Child Theme Builder needs Kadence Blocks and Kadence installed and active.
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