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Gwen
Gwen is a WordPress theme by bkninja for bloggers, news portals and content creators. It gives articles, photos and videos a clean, modern layout, and its drag and drop composer lets you arrange your homepage from content modules without writing code.
- Version
- 2.0
- Released
- Feb 4, 2024
- Developer
- bkninja
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Gwen 2.0
Version 2.0
Latest
- FixedFixed social counter
- FixedFixed Gallery Post Type
- FixedFixed some CSS issues
- ImprovedBIG UPDATE: Improved the speed of the theme, Optimize for SEO
What it does
Running a blog or news site means presenting a lot of content in a way readers can scan quickly. This theme handles that with a clean, contemporary layout that keeps attention on your stories. It suits technology blogs, digital magazines and product review sites that publish breaking news, longer articles and trending posts, and want a homepage that reflects their editorial priorities.
Layouts are built with the BKNinja Composer, where you select modules and drag them into sections. Each section can hold several modules, so you can mix content blocks however you like. Ajax post loading brings in more posts without a full page refresh, and a sticky sidebar keeps widgets in view while readers scroll. The design is responsive, with an option to hide sidebars on small screens, and it is built on Bootstrap.
Best for
- Personal bloggers and storytellers sharing articles, photos and videos
- Technology blogs and product review sites
- News portals and digital magazines
Features
BKNinja Composer homepage builder
Build your homepage by selecting, dragging and dropping content modules into different sections, so you can shape the layout around your editorial plan.
Multiple modules per section
Combine a range of content blocks inside each section to create custom arrangements for your homepage and blog layouts without touching code.
Ajax post loading
Readers can load more posts without a full page refresh, which keeps them browsing your articles in place instead of jumping between pages.
Sticky sidebar
Widgets, navigation and ad spots in the sidebar stay visible as visitors scroll down long articles and post lists.
Responsive layout with sidebar control
The design adapts to desktops, tablets and smartphones, and you can choose to hide sidebars on smaller screens for a cleaner mobile view.
Built on Bootstrap
The theme is Bootstrap compatible, which helps developers work with Bootstrap-based plugins and tools when extending a site.
Cross-browser support
The theme is built to display consistently across major web browsers, so readers get the same layout whichever browser they use.
Questions about Gwen
Can I design my homepage without coding?
Yes. The BKNinja Composer lets you pick content modules and drag them into sections of your homepage. You can place several modules in each section, which gives you plenty of room to arrange posts the way you want without writing code.
Does Gwen work well for a news or magazine site?
It was designed with news portals and digital magazines in mind, along with blogs. The layout is built for presenting breaking news, in-depth articles and trending stories, and the module-based homepage helps you organize lots of content.
How does the theme look on phones and tablets?
The layout is responsive and adjusts to desktops, tablets and smartphones. There is also an option to hide sidebars on smaller screens, so mobile readers see a simpler, content-focused page.
What does the Ajax post loading do?
It lets visitors load additional posts without a full page refresh. Readers can keep browsing your content in place, which makes moving through long lists of articles quicker and smoother.
Is Gwen free?
The code of Gwen 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 Gwen is this?
Version 2.0, released Feb 4, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Gwen?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Gwen automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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