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Axela
Axela is a WordPress theme built for creative agencies, freelancers and professionals who need a portfolio website. It gives you responsive layouts, portfolio grids and project pages, plus typography and color controls, so you can present your work and brand without writing code.
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Released
- Aug 18, 2026
- Developer
- reacthemes
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Axela 1.2.1
Version 1.2.1 · Aug 18, 2026
Latest
What it does
Creative work is easiest to judge when people can see it, so a portfolio site needs clean project displays and a layout that reflects your brand. This theme is aimed at artists, designers and digital agencies who want that kind of site. It includes pre-built templates and flexible layout options, so you can start from a ready structure and adjust it to suit your studio or personal practice instead of designing every page from a blank screen.
The theme uses React technology for its interactive elements and works with a drag-and-drop page builder, which lets you create and update content without coding. You can change fonts, colors and styles to match your branding guidelines, and the responsive design adapts pages to desktops, tablets and smartphones. It is also built to work across major browsers. It fits agencies presenting client projects as well as freelancers building an online home for their work.
Best for
- Creative and digital agencies presenting client work
- Freelance designers and artists building a portfolio
- Creative professionals who prefer customizing without code
Features
Responsive design
Pages adjust to different screen sizes, so your portfolio keeps a consistent look on desktops, tablets and smartphones.
Pre-built templates and layouts
Multiple ready-made templates and flexible layout options help you shape your portfolio around your brand identity without starting from scratch.
Drag-and-drop page building
Integration with a drag-and-drop page builder lets you create and update website content without any coding skills.
Portfolio grids and project pages
Display your work in portfolio grids and give individual projects their own pages, so visitors can browse and then look closer.
Typography and color controls
Personalize fonts, colors and styles so the site follows your creative direction and your existing branding guidelines.
React-based interactive elements
The theme is built with React technology to power its interactive elements and smooth on-page interactions.
Cross-browser compatibility
The theme is built to work across major web browsers, so visitors get the same site regardless of which browser they use.
Axela older versions
- 1.1.8Jan 27
- 1.1.6Feb 22, 2025
- 1.1.5Nov 18, 2024
- 1.1.5Oct 4, 2024
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Axela
Can I customize Axela without knowing how to code?
Yes. The theme works with a drag-and-drop page builder and includes typography and color controls, so you can adjust layouts, fonts, colors and content through the interface instead of editing code.
Does the theme include ready-made page designs?
It comes with multiple pre-built templates and flexible layout options. You can use them as a starting point and tailor them to match your brand identity and the type of work you want to present.
How does it display portfolio projects?
The theme provides portfolio grids for an overview of your work and dedicated project pages for individual pieces, giving visitors a way to browse your projects and then view each one in more detail.
Will my site work on phones and tablets?
Yes. The design is responsive, so pages adapt to desktops, tablets and smartphones. The theme is also built for compatibility across major web browsers.
Is Axela free?
The code of Axela 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 Axela is this?
Version 1.2.1, released Aug 18, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Axela?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Axela automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
