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Exertion
Exertion is a WordPress theme by VictorThemes built for architecture firms, interior designers and building professionals. It gives you dark and light design skins, several homepage layouts and portfolio pages so you can present projects and services on a site that works on phones, tablets and desktops.
- Version
- 1.5
- Released
- Jul 22, 2025
- Developer
- VictorThemes
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Exertion 1.5
Version 1.5
Latest
- ImprovedPHP 8
- ImprovedPHP 8 warning fixes
- ImprovedDynamic styles updated as per WP standard
- NewTranslation
What it does
Architects and interior designers sell their work visually, so their websites need clean layouts that put projects first. Exertion is designed around that need. It includes six distinct homepage designs and portfolio layouts, including a two-column grid and other grid formats, so you can choose how your projects appear. You can also pick between a dark skin and a light skin, which lets the site match the mood of your brand, whether that leans toward dramatic contrast or a brighter, airy feel.
Pages are built and edited with Visual Composer and WPBakery Page Builder, so you can arrange content with drag and drop instead of writing code. The layouts are responsive and retina ready, which keeps images and text sharp on high resolution screens and different device sizes. For developers who want to go further, HTML and CSS files are included for deeper customization. Documentation is provided to walk you through setting up and adjusting the theme for a studio, firm or design practice site.
Best for
- Architecture firms presenting completed projects
- Interior designers building an online portfolio
- Construction and building professionals listing their services
Features
Dark and light skins
Choose a dark skin or a light skin template to match your brand style, giving the same layouts two very different visual moods.
Six homepage designs
Pick from six distinct homepage layouts to set up the front page of an architecture or interior design website in the way that suits your work.
Portfolio grid layouts
Present projects in portfolio layouts that include a two-column option and other customizable grid formats for displaying your completed work.
Page builder compatibility
Build and update pages with Visual Composer and WPBakery Page Builder using drag and drop, with no coding required for everyday layout changes.
Responsive and retina ready
Layouts adapt to different screen sizes and display sharply on high resolution screens, which matters when your site is mostly photography of projects.
HTML and CSS files included
Developers get access to the included HTML and CSS files, making it easier to customize the design further or reuse it in other projects.
Setup documentation
Detailed guides explain how to set up the theme and customize your site, helping you get your pages and portfolio in place.
Questions about Exertion
Can I switch between a dark look and a light look?
Yes. The theme comes with both a dark skin and a light skin template. You can choose whichever fits your brand, since both are designed around the same architecture and interior focused layouts, so your content works with either style.
Which page builders does this theme work with?
The theme is compatible with Visual Composer and WPBakery Page Builder. Both let you create and edit pages with drag and drop, so you can adjust layouts and content without writing code.
How many homepage options are there?
There are six distinct homepage designs. They give you different ways to introduce your studio or firm, so you can pick the one that best suits how you want visitors to first see your projects and services.
Is Exertion a good fit for showing off a project portfolio?
Portfolio display is a central part of the theme. It offers a two-column portfolio layout along with other customizable grid formats, and its retina ready design keeps project images sharp on high resolution screens.
Is Exertion free?
The code of Exertion 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 Exertion is this?
Version 1.5, released Jul 22, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Exertion?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Exertion automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
