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Kuist
Kuist is a portfolio WordPress theme by Burnhambox, built for presenting photo series and visual work. Instead of a grid, it stacks horizontal rows of images that visitors slide through, so each series reads as its own story.
- Version
- 4.0.12
- Released
- Aug 14, 2026
- Developer
- Burnhambox
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Kuist 4.0.12
Version 4.0.12 · Aug 14, 2026
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What it does
Most portfolio themes put every project into a grid, which works for single images but can break up work that belongs together. This theme takes a different approach. Each portfolio item becomes a horizontal row of images, and those rows are stacked vertically down the page. Visitors scroll down to move between series and slide sideways to move through the images inside one. A photographer with a set of related shots, or an artist with a body of work, can keep each collection intact and let it set its own mood.
The design is black and white and deliberately minimal, which keeps attention on the images. One distinctive touch is how it handles portfolio titles: the first letters are used as a typographic design element. The layout is responsive, so the rows adapt to desktops, tablets and phones, and the theme works with the Gutenberg block editor for editing content. It suits photographers, artists, designers and agencies who want a clean, focused place to present visual projects.
Best for
- Photographers presenting work as connected photo series
- Artists and designers building a minimal online portfolio
- Creative agencies displaying visual projects
Features
Horizontal sliding portfolio rows
Each photo series sits in its own horizontal row that visitors slide through, with rows stacked vertically so people can move from one series to the next.
Minimal black and white design
A clean black and white look keeps the interface quiet, so photography, artwork and design projects stay at the center of the page.
Typographic title treatment
The first letters of portfolio titles are turned into a visual design element, giving project names a distinctive typographic style across the site.
Responsive layout
The layout adjusts to different screen sizes, so your portfolio rows display properly on desktop computers, tablets and smartphones.
Gutenberg editor compatibility
Content can be edited with the native WordPress block editor, so you can build and update pages without learning a separate page builder.
Built for visual collections
The theme is shaped around hosting photo series, artwork, design projects and other visual media collections in a tidy, professional format.
Kuist older versions
- 4.0.11Jul 4, 2025
- 4.0.6May 4, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Kuist
How does this theme display portfolio items?
Portfolio items appear as horizontal rows stacked vertically. Visitors slide sideways through the images in a series and scroll down to reach the next one, which keeps related images together instead of scattering them across a grid.
Can I edit pages with the block editor?
Yes. Kuist is compatible with the Gutenberg block editor, so you can create and edit content using the standard WordPress editing tools you may already know.
Will my portfolio work on phones?
The theme has a fully responsive layout, so the portfolio rows and pages adapt to different screens, from large desktop monitors down to smartphones.
Is it only for photographers?
It is designed around photo series, but the format also fits artwork, design projects and other visual media collections. Artists, designers, freelancers and agencies can use it to present their visual work.
Is Kuist free?
The code of Kuist 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 Kuist is this?
Version 4.0.12, released Aug 14, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Kuist?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Kuist automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
