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Docly Theme
Docly Theme is a WordPress theme built for documentation and knowledge base websites. It gives tech companies, software developers and SaaS projects a structured place to publish guides, FAQs, API documentation and troubleshooting articles, with search and navigation that help readers find the right page.
- Version
- 2.4.1
- Released
- Aug 15, 2026
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $5.59 on its own
What’s new in Docly Theme 2.4.1
Version 2.4.1 · Aug 15, 2026
Latest
- ImprovedDark mode search result breadcrumb hover contrast
- FixedCorrected the required plugin list for license activation and feature unlock
- FixedImproved the licensing interface, including the registration notice, Manage License page, and Premium badge display
- FixedFreemius SDK bootstrap moved to functions.php to meet Freemius requirements
- ImprovedPro feature unlock for Freemius users now matches Envato user access
What it does
Technical content gets hard to follow once it grows past a handful of pages. Readers land on a guide, lose track of where it sits, and end up asking support for answers that already exist. This theme is designed around that problem. It arranges articles, tutorials and FAQs in a clean, reader-friendly layout, and adds sidebars, sticky menus and breadcrumb trails so people can move through large volumes of content without getting lost.
The theme fits teams that need a dedicated home for product documentation. A search feature lets visitors look up topics, keywords or phrases, and multiple page templates cover content types such as API references, changelogs and release notes. You can adjust colors, fonts and layouts to match your brand without writing code. The design is responsive across desktops, tablets and phones, and it is translation ready with right-to-left language support for multilingual audiences.
Best for
- Software companies publishing product documentation
- SaaS teams running a help center or knowledge base
- Developers documenting APIs, changelogs and release notes
Features
Structured navigation
Sidebars, sticky menus and breadcrumb trails help readers browse large documentation sets and always see where the current article sits in the overall structure.
Built-in search
Visitors can search for topics, keywords or phrases, which makes it easier to find a specific guide or answer inside a growing knowledge base.
Documentation page templates
Several page templates suit different content types, including API references, changelogs and release notes, so each kind of page gets a fitting layout.
Reader-friendly content layout
Articles, tutorials and FAQs are presented in a clean format that keeps long technical content easy to read and scan.
Design options without code
Change colors, fonts, layouts and other design elements through the theme options so the documentation site matches your brand identity.
Responsive design
Layouts adapt to desktops, tablets and smartphones, so readers can check documentation on whatever device they have at hand.
Translation and RTL support
The theme is ready for translation and supports right-to-left languages, which helps when publishing documentation for readers in different regions.
Docly Theme older versions
- 2.4.0Jul 233 new, 3 improvements, 3 fixes
- 2.3.2Jan 291 new, 6 improvements, 1 removal
- 2.3.1Dec 20, 20251 improvement
- 2.3.0Dec 17, 2025
- 2.2.0Nov 26, 2025
- 2.1.5Sep 14, 2025
- 2.1.4May 30, 2025
- 2.1.3Sep 30, 2024
- 2.1.2Jul 11, 2024
- 2.1.1Dec 6, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
14 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about Docly Theme
Can I use this theme to publish API documentation?
Yes. The theme includes multiple documentation page templates, and API references are one of the content types they cover, alongside changelogs and release notes. That lets you keep reference material and general guides in one site with layouts suited to each.
How will readers find articles in a large knowledge base?
There are two main tools. A search feature lets visitors look up topics, keywords or phrases, and the navigation system uses sidebars, sticky menus and breadcrumb trails so readers can browse sections and keep track of where they are.
Can I match the documentation site to my brand without coding?
Yes. The theme offers customization options for colors, fonts, layouts and other design elements through a user-friendly interface, so you can align the site with your brand identity without editing code.
Does it work for documentation in languages other than English?
The theme is translation ready and supports right-to-left languages. That makes it a reasonable choice if you plan to publish documentation in multiple languages or in scripts such as Arabic or Hebrew.
Is Docly Theme free?
The code of Docly Theme 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 Docly Theme is this?
Version 2.4.1, released Aug 15, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Docly Theme?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Docly Theme automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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