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Pinegrow
Pinegrow is a WordPress plugin for designing custom themes and blocks visually, right inside your WordPress site. You work with HTML and CSS, attach dynamic WordPress features through Smart Actions, and the plugin turns your design into clean PHP code.
- Version
- 1.0.26
- Released
- Apr 7, 2026
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- Timetics
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $5.59 a year on its own
What’s new in Pinegrow 1.0.26
Version 1.0.26 · Apr 7, 2026
Latest
What it does
Building a custom WordPress theme usually means writing templates, loops and PHP by hand, which slows designers down or leaves them relying on a stack of extra plugins. Pinegrow takes a visual approach instead. You lay out your design with standard HTML and CSS, and you can see changes in a live preview within WordPress as you go. That makes it easier to try ideas, adjust layouts and check responsiveness without switching between a code editor and the browser.
The dynamic parts come from Smart Actions. You assign WordPress features such as custom post types, menus and WooCommerce elements to parts of your design, and Pinegrow generates the PHP code that makes them work. The finished theme or block runs on that generated code without depending on additional plugins. It fits designers who want full control over the look of a site, developers who prefer a visual workflow, and anyone building custom themes for shops or client projects.
Best for
- Web designers building custom WordPress themes visually
- Developers who want generated PHP from HTML and CSS designs
- Agencies creating custom WooCommerce store themes for clients
Features
Visual theme and block design
Create and customize WordPress themes and blocks directly inside your site, working visually instead of writing template code by hand.
Smart Actions for dynamic content
Assign WordPress features like custom post types, menus and WooCommerce elements to parts of your design through Smart Actions.
Clean PHP code output
Pinegrow generates clean PHP code from your design, so the finished theme or block works without relying on additional plugins.
Built on HTML and CSS
Design with familiar web standards, keeping full control over the visual layout and responsiveness of your theme.
WooCommerce elements
Add and customize WooCommerce components in your designs, so you can build store themes that match your own style.
Real-time design preview
See your changes live within WordPress while you work, which makes quick iterations and adjustments easier.
No coding required
The interface is aimed at designers and non-developers, letting you build WordPress themes without prior programming knowledge.
Pinegrow older versions
- 1.0.25Jun 1, 2025
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Pinegrow
Do I need to know PHP to build a theme with this plugin?
No. You design with HTML and CSS in a visual interface, and Smart Actions handle the WordPress functionality. The plugin then generates the PHP code for your theme or blocks, so you can build a working theme without programming knowledge.
Can I use it to build a theme for a WooCommerce store?
Yes. Smart Actions let you assign WooCommerce elements to parts of your design, alongside other dynamic features like custom post types and menus. That makes it practical for designing a custom store theme that follows your own layout and style.
Will my finished theme depend on this plugin or other plugins to work?
The plugin generates clean PHP code from your design, and the resulting theme or blocks run on that code without reliance on additional plugins. That keeps the finished site leaner and easier to maintain.
Can I see my changes while I design?
Yes. A real-time preview shows your changes live within WordPress as you work, so you can adjust layouts and styles and check the result right away.
Is Pinegrow free?
The code of Pinegrow 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 Pinegrow is this?
Version 1.0.26, released Apr 7, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Pinegrow?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Pinegrow automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Pinegrow need?
Pinegrow needs Timetics installed and active.
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