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Bernd
Bernd is a minimal WordPress portfolio theme built to present creative work and project highlights with a clean, distraction-free look. It works with Elementor, ACF Pro and the Kirki Customizer, so you can shape layouts and settings without writing code.
- Version
- 3.0.5
- Released
- Jul 9, 2026
- Developer
- Mountain-Themes
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Bernd 3.0.5
Version 3.0.5 · Jul 9, 2026
Latest
- ImprovedCompatible with new version WordPress 7+.
- ImprovedCompatible with new version WooCommerce 10+.
- ImprovedUpdated icons Font Awesome 7 Pro, now bundled with the Bernd Helper plugin.
- NewGoogle Map widget: new Map ID setting, Advanced Markers and async loading.
- ImprovedUpdated all premium plugins.
- ImprovedUpdate and optimized scripts.
- FixedRemoved unused CSS and legacy code.
- ImprovedMinor fixes and improvements.
What it does
A portfolio site should put the work first, and Bernd is designed around that idea. Its clean, minimal design keeps clutter away from your projects, while multiple portfolio layouts let you choose how pieces are displayed. Video single portfolio items and popup galleries help when your work includes motion or large image sets. The layout is fully responsive and retina ready, so projects display properly on desktops, tablets and phones and stay sharp on high-resolution screens.
Customization runs through familiar tools. Elementor compatibility gives you drag-and-drop page editing, ACF Pro adds custom fields for flexible content, and the Kirki Customizer lets you adjust theme settings with a live preview. Slider Revolution is included for sliders. AJAX load more brings in extra portfolio items without a page reload. If you want to sell, WooCommerce compatibility and an AJAX cart let you add a store, and Contact Form 7 support covers inquiry forms.
Best for
- Photographers, illustrators and designers presenting their work
- Freelancers and creative agencies building client-facing portfolios
- Creatives who want to sell work through WooCommerce
Features
Multiple portfolio layouts
Choose from several display options for your projects and build unlimited page variations to suit different kinds of work or clients.
Video items and popup galleries
Create single portfolio items built around video, and open image collections in popup galleries so visitors can browse projects up close.
Elementor and ACF Pro support
Edit pages with Elementor's drag-and-drop builder and use ACF Pro custom fields to manage structured project content with more flexibility.
Kirki Customizer settings
Adjust theme options through the Kirki Customizer interface and preview your changes live before saving them.
AJAX load more
Visitors can load additional portfolio items on the same page without a full reload, which suits long project archives.
WooCommerce and AJAX cart
The theme is compatible with WooCommerce and includes an AJAX cart, so you can sell products or prints alongside your portfolio.
Sticky header and menus
A sticky header keeps navigation visible while scrolling, and multi-level WordPress menus support deeper site structures.
Responsive and retina ready
Layouts adapt to desktops, tablets and phones, and graphics stay crisp on high-resolution displays. The theme is also compatible with the Bootstrap framework.
Bernd older versions
- 3.0.2Feb 11, 20242 improvements, 1 fix
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Bernd
Can I build and edit pages with Elementor?
Yes. Bernd is compatible with the Elementor page builder, so you can arrange page content with drag-and-drop editing. Theme-wide settings are handled separately through the Kirki Customizer, which shows your changes in a live preview.
Does the theme handle video projects?
It does. You can create video single portfolio items for work that is best shown in motion, and use popup galleries for image sets. Both sit alongside the theme's multiple portfolio layouts.
Can I sell products from my portfolio site?
Yes. The theme is compatible with WooCommerce and includes an AJAX cart, so you can add a shop to your portfolio site and let visitors add items to their cart without a page reload.
Is a slider plugin included?
Slider Revolution is included with the theme, so you can add sliders to feature selected projects. ACF Pro integration is also part of the package for adding custom fields to your content.
Is Bernd free?
The code of Bernd 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 Bernd is this?
Version 3.0.5, released Jul 9, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Bernd?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Bernd automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
