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Cascara
Cascara is a WordPress theme by VictorThemes built for blogs, news portals and online magazines. It gives editorial sites three homepage layouts, a set of custom widgets and support for multiple post formats, all wrapped in a clean design with clear, readable typography.
- Version
- 1.8.0
- Developer
- VictorThemes
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Cascara 1.8
Version 1.8
Latest
- ImprovedPHP 8.
- ImprovedHeader Menu Improvements.
- ImprovedTranslation.
What it does
Publishing sites need a layout that can handle many kinds of stories at once: features, quick updates, image posts and longer reads. This theme is designed around that editorial work. You start from one of three homepage layouts, then fill the page with content sections built from its custom widgets. Multiple post formats let you present different types of articles in a way that suits each one, so a personal blog and a busier news site can both find a structure that fits.
The design is responsive and retina ready, so text and images stay sharp across desktops, tablets and phones. Typography was chosen for legibility, which matters on sites where people read long articles. The theme works with Visual Composer and is built on Bootstrap, so you can adjust layouts with a page builder instead of editing code. It is also described as accessibility ready, aiming to keep the site usable for visitors with disabilities.
Best for
- Personal bloggers who publish regularly
- News portals covering frequent stories
- Online magazines with varied editorial content
Features
Three homepage layouts
Pick from three modern homepage designs made for editorial sites, giving you a starting structure for presenting your latest and featured stories.
Custom widgets
A set of custom widgets lets you add content sections to your pages and sidebars without building them from scratch.
Multiple post formats
Support for a range of post formats and media types lets you present standard articles, image-led posts and other content in fitting ways.
Responsive and retina ready
Layouts adapt to desktops, tablets and smartphones, and graphics are prepared for high resolution screens so pages stay crisp.
Readable typography
Fonts were selected with legibility in mind, which helps visitors read long articles and news pieces comfortably.
Visual Composer compatibility
Build and modify page layouts with the Visual Composer page builder, with the theme's Bootstrap foundation handling the underlying grid.
Accessibility ready design
The theme is designed to be usable by visitors with disabilities, helping make your publication welcoming to a wider audience.
Questions about Cascara
Can I use this theme for a small personal blog?
Yes. The theme is meant for personal blogs as well as news sites and larger online magazines. You can pick the homepage layout that suits a lighter publishing schedule and use the custom widgets only where you need them.
Do I need to write code to change the layouts?
No. Cascara works with the Visual Composer page builder and is built on Bootstrap, so you can create and adjust layouts through the builder without editing code. Developers can still work with the clean code if they want deeper changes.
How many homepage designs are included?
The theme includes three homepage layouts with a modern look, each made to highlight editorial content. You can choose one as your starting point and build out the rest of the site with custom widgets and post formats.
Will my site look right on phones and tablets?
The design is responsive, so layouts adjust to desktops, tablets and smartphones. It is also retina ready, which keeps images and graphics sharp on high resolution screens.
Is Cascara free?
The code of Cascara 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 Cascara is this?
Version 1.8.0. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Cascara?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Cascara automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
