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Expedition
Expedition is a WordPress theme for building coming soon and landing pages with Elementor. It gives you a page to show visitors while your full website is still in development, with a countdown timer, a progress bar and a choice of animated backgrounds.
- Version
- 4.0.2
- Released
- Aug 30, 2026
- Developer
- Mountain-Themes
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Expedition 4.0.2
Version 4.0.2 · Aug 30, 2026
Latest
- ImprovedCompatible with new version WordPress 7+.
- ImprovedCompatible with new version WooCommerce 10+.
- SecurityImportant: the bundled plugin is now "Expedition Core Plugin" (was "Expedition Helper Plugin"). After updating, install it when prompted, then deactivate and delete the old Helper plugin.
- New10 new background effects - 90 in total (Droplets, Perlin Noise, Morphing Ball, Concave Gallery, Mouse Trail, Dancing Dots, Fluid Cursor, Buildings, Fluid Life, Sphere).
- ImprovedUpdated icons Font Awesome 7 Pro.
- ImprovedUpdated Bootstrap v5.3.8.
- ImprovedGoogle Maps: async loading and Advanced Markers, with Map ID support.
- ImprovedLenis smooth scroll.
What it does
Launching a new site takes time, and a blank domain or default placeholder tells visitors nothing. Expedition fills that gap with a dedicated coming soon page that explains what is on the way and when. The design is minimal and modern, and a countdown timer and progress bar let people see how close you are to launch. It suits businesses, agencies and creatives who want a polished holding page instead of an empty screen.
The theme is built with Elementor and ACF Pro, so you edit content with drag and drop controls and no coding. You pick from four layouts: a plain color background, a single image, an image slideshow or a video background using YouTube, Vimeo or HTML5. On top of that sit more than 80 background effects, including rain, fireworks, particles, starfield, shooting stars and geometric bubbles. Bootstrap 5 and Font Awesome 6 Pro handle the layout and icons, and the theme is WooCommerce compatible for sites that will sell online.
Best for
- Businesses preparing to launch a new website
- Agencies building holding pages for client projects
- Creatives announcing an upcoming portfolio or brand
Features
Elementor drag and drop editing
Pages are built with Elementor and ACF Pro, so you can adjust layouts and manage content visually without writing any code.
Four page layouts
Choose a color background, a single image, an image slideshow or a video background, depending on how you want your launch page to look.
Video backgrounds
The video layout supports YouTube, Vimeo and HTML5 sources, letting you play footage behind your coming soon message.
Over 80 background effects
Add animated effects such as rain, fireworks, particles, starfield, shooting stars and geometric bubbles to give your page some motion.
Countdown timer and progress bar
Show visitors exactly how long until launch and how far along the project is, using the built-in countdown and progress bar.
Responsive and retina ready
The layout adapts to desktops, tablets and smartphones, and retina-ready graphics stay sharp on high-resolution screens.
WooCommerce compatible
The theme works with WooCommerce, which helps if your upcoming site will include an online store.
Bootstrap 5 and Font Awesome 6 Pro
The theme uses Bootstrap 5 for its layout framework and Font Awesome 6 Pro for scalable icons.
Expedition older versions
- 4.0.1Aug 94 improvements
- 4.0.0Apr 24, 20243 new, 11 improvements
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Expedition
Do I need to know how to code to customize this theme?
No. The theme is built with Elementor and ACF Pro, so you edit layouts, text and images through drag and drop controls and content fields. You can set up your coming soon page visually without touching code.
What background options can I use on my coming soon page?
There are four layouts: a solid color background, a single image, an image slideshow and a video background. Video can come from YouTube, Vimeo or HTML5. You can also add one of more than 80 animated effects, such as fireworks, particles, rain or starfield.
Can visitors see when my site will go live?
Yes. The theme includes a countdown timer that counts down to your launch and a progress bar that shows how far along the project is, so visitors know what to expect.
Will it work if I plan to run an online store?
The theme is WooCommerce compatible, so it fits sites that will sell products once they launch. It is also responsive, so the page displays properly on phones, tablets and desktops.
Is Expedition free?
The code of Expedition 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 Expedition is this?
Version 4.0.2, released Aug 30, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Expedition?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Expedition automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
