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Gumbo Theme
Gumbo Theme is a WordPress theme by SecondLineThemes built for podcast websites. It gives podcasters a responsive site with episode layouts, a built-in audio and video player and support for popular podcast plugins and media embeds. It works with Elementor and adds its own Elementor addons and templates.
- Version
- 1.6.4
- Released
- Jun 17, 2026
- Developer
- Second Line Themes
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Requires
- Elementor
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $5.59 a year on its own
What’s new in Gumbo Theme 1.6.4
Version 1.6.4
Latest
- FixedImproved compatibility with PHP 8
- ImprovedCompatibility with WordPress 7+
What it does
Running a podcast usually means juggling a hosting platform, embed codes and a website that was never designed for audio. This theme is made for that job. It supports multiple audio sources, works with podcast plugins such as PowerPress and Seriously Simple Podcasting, and handles embeds from services including Libsyn, SoundCloud, YouTube, Vimeo and MixCloud. Episodes play in a cross-browser player that offers downloads and playback in a new window, so listeners can keep the audio going while they browse.
Setup starts with a one click demo import that loads the demo content as a ready-made structure. From there you can adjust colors, fonts and layouts in the WordPress Customizer, with more than 900 Google Fonts available, and build custom pages in Elementor using the theme's own addons and pre-built templates. Episode archives can appear as lists, grids or masonry layouts with filtering and pagination, and a dedicated page introduces your hosts. The theme is also translation ready.
Best for
- Independent podcasters launching a show website
- Podcast networks presenting multiple hosts
- Video and audio creators publishing episodic content
Features
Podcast plugin support
Works with popular podcast plugins including PowerPress and Seriously Simple Podcasting, and supports multiple audio sources for publishing your episodes.
Media embeds
Embed episodes and videos from platforms such as Libsyn, SoundCloud, YouTube, Vimeo and MixCloud directly into your posts and pages.
Audio and video player
A cross-browser player presents your episodes prominently, with options for listeners to download files or open playback in a new window.
Flexible episode layouts
Display episodes as single column lists, multi-column grids or masonry layouts, with filtering and pagination options to help visitors browse your archive.
Customizer styling options
Change colors, fonts and layouts through the WordPress Customizer without code, choosing from more than 900 Google Fonts to match your podcast branding.
Elementor addons and templates
Build custom pages with the Elementor drag-and-drop builder, using exclusive Gumbo addons and pre-built templates included with the theme.
Show hosts page
Introduce your podcast team on a dedicated page with bios, photos and social media links that you can update easily.
One click demo import
Import the demo content in one step to get a ready-made site structure and style that you can then adapt to your show.
Gumbo Theme older versions
- 1.6.3Jan 91 improvement, 1 fix
- 1.6.2Dec 21, 20241 fix
- 1.6.0Jun 20, 20241 fix
- 1.5.9Jan 10, 2024
- 1.5.8Jan 4, 2024
- 1.5.7Sep 17, 2023
- 1.5.6Jul 9, 2023
- 1.5.5Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Gumbo Theme
Does this theme work with my podcast hosting service?
The theme supports media embeds from platforms including Libsyn, SoundCloud, YouTube, Vimeo and MixCloud. It also works with the PowerPress and Seriously Simple Podcasting plugins, which many podcasters use to manage and publish their episode feeds.
Do I need Elementor to use it?
Yes, the theme requires Elementor. It is built for the Elementor page builder and includes its own Elementor addons and pre-built templates, so you can design custom pages with drag and drop instead of writing code.
Can I change how my episodes are listed?
You can show episodes in single column lists, multi-column grids or masonry layouts. Filtering and pagination options are available too, which helps visitors find older episodes in a larger archive.
Can I translate my podcast site into another language?
The theme is translation ready and works with popular translation plugins, so you can present your site to listeners in other languages.
Is Gumbo Theme free?
The code of Gumbo 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 Gumbo Theme is this?
Version 1.6.4, released Jun 17, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Gumbo Theme?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Gumbo Theme automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Gumbo Theme need?
Gumbo Theme needs Elementor installed and active.
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