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Mara Theme
Mara Theme is a WordPress theme for photo stories, travel writing and personal blogs. It pairs a clean, minimal design with large images and readable typography, so your photos and posts stay at the center of every page.
- Version
- 2.5.6.4
- Released
- Aug 18, 2026
- Developer
- matchthemes
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Mara Theme 2.5.5
Version 2.5.5
Latest
- RemovedOld social icons.
- ImprovedMT-Mara plugin.
What it does
Photo-led blogs need a design that stays out of the way of the pictures. Mara uses a clean, minimalist layout and simple typography so travel stories, photo essays and creative posts read clearly. The layout is responsive, so posts adjust to desktops, tablets and phones. A slider at the top of the homepage lets you feature selected images or stories, which gives returning readers a clear starting point when they arrive.
Customization runs through the WordPress Theme Customizer. You can change the site title, colors, typography, logo, favicon and layout and see the changes in a live preview before publishing, with no coding needed. There are seven homepage and archive layouts to choose from, so you can pick the presentation that fits your content. The markup uses semantic HTML5, and the theme suits beginners and experienced bloggers who want a tidy, image-friendly site.
Best for
- Travel bloggers sharing trips with photos and stories
- Photographers publishing photo essays and visual series
- Personal bloggers wanting a clean, minimal image-friendly design
Features
Seven homepage and archive layouts
Choose from 7 distinct layouts for your homepage and archive pages to present posts in the style that suits your stories.
Homepage top slider
A slider at the top of the homepage puts featured images or selected stories in front of visitors as soon as they land.
Customizer with live preview
Adjust colors, typography, layout and other site elements in the WordPress Customizer and watch the changes appear in real time before saving.
Logo and favicon upload
Add your own logo and favicon through the Customizer so the site carries your personal branding across every page and browser tab.
Responsive layout
Pages and photo stories adapt to desktops, tablets and smartphones, so readers can follow your posts on whatever device they use.
Clean minimalist typography
Simple, readable type keeps attention on your writing and images, which suits long travel posts and photo essays alike.
Semantic HTML5 markup
The theme is built with clean code and semantic HTML5, giving your content a well-organized structure under the design.
Mara Theme older versions
- 2.5.6Dec 1, 2025
- 2.5.5Sep 12, 2025
- 2.5.4Jun 9, 20251 improvement
- 2.4.81Oct 7, 2023
- 2.4.65Apr 30, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Mara Theme
Can I change the look of the site without writing code?
Yes. The theme works with the WordPress Theme Customizer, where you can adjust the site title, colors, typography, logo, favicon and layout. Changes show in a live preview, so you can try options and save only when you are happy with the result.
How many layout choices does it include?
There are 7 distinct layouts for the homepage and archive pages. You can pick the one that best matches how you want your posts and photos presented, whether that is a more image-heavy look or a layout that leans on text.
Will my blog look right on phones and tablets?
The theme uses a fully responsive design, so your pages and photo stories adjust to desktop, tablet and smartphone screens. Readers get a layout sized for their device without you having to manage separate mobile settings.
Is there a way to feature specific stories on the homepage?
Yes. Mara includes a top slider on the homepage where you can highlight chosen images or featured posts. It gives visitors an immediate view of the stories you most want them to see.
Is Mara Theme free?
The code of Mara 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 Mara Theme is this?
Version 2.5.6.4, released Aug 18, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Mara Theme?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Mara Theme automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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