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Gecko
Gecko is a WooCommerce theme by JanStudio that uses Ajax to handle product filtering, search and cart updates without full page reloads. It gives store owners a responsive layout, several homepage and shop designs, and settings for colors, typography and page structure.
- Version
- 1.9.9
- Released
- Feb 11, 2025
- Developer
- JanStudio
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Gecko 1.9.9
Version 1.9.9 · Feb 11, 2025
Latest
What it does
Many online stores make shoppers wait for a full page reload every time they filter a category, run a search or add something to the cart. Gecko handles those actions with Ajax, so results and cart changes appear on the current page. Shoppers can also open a quick view of a product or save it to a wishlist while they keep browsing, which keeps the path from catalog to checkout short.
The theme is built around WooCommerce, so your products, orders and WooCommerce extensions work inside its design. You can pick from multiple homepage and shop layouts, then adjust layout settings, color schemes and typography to match your brand without writing code. The layout adapts to desktops, tablets and phones, and the theme supports multiple languages and right-to-left text, which suits stores that sell to customers in different regions.
Best for
- WooCommerce stores with large catalogs that need fast filtering
- Fashion and lifestyle shops wanting quick view and wishlists
- Multilingual or right-to-left stores serving international customers
Features
Ajax filtering and search
Product filtering, search and cart updates happen on the same page through Ajax, so shoppers can narrow results and add items without waiting for full reloads.
Product quick view
Customers can preview product details in a quick view without leaving the shop or category page they are browsing.
Built-in wishlist
Shoppers can save favorite products to a wishlist and come back to them later, which is handy for larger catalogs and gift browsing.
Multiple homepage and shop layouts
Choose from several homepage and shop layouts to present your products and promotions in the arrangement that fits your catalog.
Layout, color and typography controls
Adjust layout settings, color schemes and typography from the theme options to match your brand identity without editing code.
Responsive design
The theme adapts its layout to desktops, tablets and smartphones, so the shop stays usable on whatever screen your customers have.
Multilingual and RTL ready
Gecko works with multiple languages and supports right-to-left text formats for stores serving customers who read Arabic, Hebrew or similar scripts.
Questions about Gecko
Does this theme need WooCommerce?
Yes. The theme is designed as a WooCommerce theme, and its shopping features such as Ajax cart updates, product filtering, quick view and wishlist are built around WooCommerce products and pages.
What does the Ajax part actually do for shoppers?
Ajax lets the store update content on the current page. Product filtering, search results and cart changes appear without a full page reload, so customers can browse and shop with fewer interruptions.
Can I change the look without coding?
Yes. You can choose between multiple homepage and shop layouts and adjust layout settings, color schemes and typography through the theme options, so most branding changes do not require editing code.
Will it work for a store in a right-to-left language?
The theme supports right-to-left text formats and multiple languages, so it can be used for stores in languages such as Arabic or Hebrew, as well as sites offering several languages.
Is Gecko free?
The code of Gecko 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 Gecko is this?
Version 1.9.9, released Feb 11, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Gecko?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Gecko automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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