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Elysium
Elysium is a minimal WordPress portfolio theme by Mountain-Themes, built for creatives and professionals who want to present their work in a clean, uncluttered way. It pairs a simple design with portfolio layouts, video items, popup galleries and support for Elementor, ACF Pro and WooCommerce.
- Version
- 5.0.2
- Released
- Jul 11, 2026
- Developer
- Mountain-Themes
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Elysium 5.0.2
Version 5.0.2 · Jul 11, 2026
Latest
- ImprovedCompatible with new version WordPress 7+.
- ImprovedCompatible with new version WooCommerce 10+.
- ImprovedUpdated icons Font Awesome 7 Pro, now bundled with the Elysium 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
Many portfolio sites end up crowded, with busy layouts that pull attention away from the actual work. This theme takes the opposite approach and gives you a clean, minimal canvas where projects sit at the center. It suits agencies, freelancers, photographers and illustrators, and it can also run a small shop through WooCommerce support. The layout is responsive, so pages adapt to desktops, tablets and phones, and it is retina ready for sharp visuals on high-resolution screens.
You build pages with the Elementor page builder using drag and drop, while ACF Pro adds custom fields for structured content and Kirki Customizer handles appearance settings without code. Portfolio pages can use different layouts, video single items and popup galleries. Navigation supports multi-level menus and a sticky header, and AJAX load more and an AJAX cart let visitors browse and shop without page reloads. Contact Form 7 compatibility covers inquiries, and the front end is built on the Bootstrap 5 framework.
Best for
- Freelance designers, photographers and illustrators presenting their work
- Creative agencies wanting a minimal studio website
- Creatives selling products or services through WooCommerce
Features
Portfolio layouts and page variations
Choose from multiple portfolio layouts and page variations to present projects in a way that fits your brand and the type of work you do.
Video items and popup gallery
Single portfolio items can feature video, and image galleries open in a popup so visitors can view your work in more detail.
Elementor and ACF Pro support
Build and edit pages with the Elementor drag and drop builder, and use ACF Pro custom fields to manage structured content without writing code.
Kirki Customizer settings
Adjust the look of the theme through the Kirki Customizer interface, including logo choices between an image or a text logo.
Multi-level menus and sticky header
Organize larger sites with hierarchical menus, and keep navigation in view as visitors scroll thanks to the sticky header option.
AJAX load more and cart
Visitors can load more portfolio items and add products to the cart without a full page reload, keeping browsing and shopping smooth.
WooCommerce store support
Set up an online store with WooCommerce to sell products or services alongside your portfolio, using the same minimal design.
Contact forms and social sharing
Contact Form 7 compatibility handles inquiry forms, and social share links let visitors pass your projects along on social media.
Elysium older versions
- 5.0.0Apr 20, 20253 new, 8 improvements, 2 fixes
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Elysium
Can I build my pages with Elementor?
Yes. The theme is compatible with the Elementor page builder, so you can create and edit pages with drag and drop. It also integrates with ACF Pro for custom fields and Kirki Customizer for appearance settings, so most changes need no coding.
Can I add videos to my portfolio projects?
Yes. Elysium supports video single portfolio items, so a project page can lead with video content. Image galleries can also open in a popup, which works well for photographers and illustrators who want visitors to see their work up close.
Will this theme work for an online store?
It supports WooCommerce, so you can sell products or services from the same site as your portfolio. An AJAX cart lets shoppers add items without the page reloading, which keeps the shopping flow smooth.
Does the theme look good on phones and high-resolution screens?
The layout is fully responsive, adapting to desktops, tablets and smartphones. It is also retina ready, so images and graphics stay sharp on high-resolution displays, and the front end is built on the Bootstrap 5 framework.
Is Elysium free?
The code of Elysium 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 Elysium is this?
Version 5.0.2, released Jul 11, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Elysium?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Elysium automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
