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Mantis
Mantis is a minimal and modern WooCommerce theme by LA-Studio, built for online shops that want a clean, uncluttered look. It keeps products at the center of each page and gives store owners simple controls over colors, fonts and layouts.
- Version
- 1.9.1
- Released
- Aug 3, 2026
- Developer
- LA-Studio
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Mantis 1.9.1
Version 1.9.1 · Aug 3, 2026
Latest
What it does
Many shop themes pile on banners, sidebars and widgets until the products get lost. This theme takes the opposite approach with a clean, distraction-free layout that lets product images and details carry the page. It suits boutique fashion lines, artisan goods, tech accessories and other stores where a simple presentation fits the brand. You can pick from multiple homepage layouts as a starting point, then adjust colors, fonts and layouts without writing code.
Under the hood, the theme works with WooCommerce for managing products, carts and checkout, so your store runs on the familiar WooCommerce setup. The layout is responsive and adapts to desktops, tablets and phones. Subtle hover effects and interactive elements add some motion without crowding the design. It is also translation ready and supports right-to-left text, which helps if you sell in more than one language or in a right-to-left script.
Best for
- Boutique fashion stores wanting a clean, minimal look
- Artisan and handmade goods shops on WooCommerce
- Multilingual or right-to-left language online stores
Features
Minimal, modern design
A clean, clutter-free layout keeps the focus on your products and gives the shop a calm, distraction-free feel for browsing.
Multiple homepage layouts
Choose from several homepage layout options to start your storefront, then adjust it so the front page matches your brand identity.
Customization without code
Flexible controls let you change colors, fonts and layouts to personalize the store without needing any coding knowledge.
WooCommerce compatibility
Built to work with WooCommerce, so you can manage products, carts and checkout through the standard WooCommerce features you already know.
Responsive layout
Pages adapt to desktops, tablets and mobile devices, so shoppers get a consistent browsing experience on whatever screen they use.
Hover effects and animations
Subtle hover effects and interactive elements add light motion to the shop while keeping the overall design restrained and easy to follow.
Translation ready with RTL
The theme supports translation into multiple languages and right-to-left text direction, which helps stores serving international or RTL-language audiences.
Mantis older versions
- 1.7.0Feb 26, 2025
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Mantis
Does this theme require WooCommerce?
It is designed as a WooCommerce theme and works with WooCommerce features for managing products, carts and checkout. If you plan to sell products, you will run it alongside WooCommerce to handle the store side of your site.
Can I change the colors and fonts without coding?
Yes. Mantis includes customization options for colors, fonts and layouts that are meant to be used without any coding knowledge, so you can adjust the look of your shop through its design controls.
What kinds of stores does it suit?
It fits shops that want a simple, product-focused presentation. The theme description mentions boutique fashion lines, artisan goods and tech accessories as examples, and multiple homepage layouts give you different starting points for your brand.
Will it work for a store in another language?
The theme is translation ready and includes right-to-left support, so it can be set up for stores in languages other than English, including those written right to left.
Is Mantis free?
The code of Mantis 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 Mantis is this?
Version 1.9.1, released Aug 3, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Mantis?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Mantis automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
